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February 21, 2008
New York Magazine
Hi everyone,
I am desperate for some help locating an old new York Magazine article. It appeared in (I think!) 1973-1974 and was called something like "The Brownstones of Brooklyn". The article included watercolor etches of brownstones and an overview of all the neighborhoods. I was wondering if anyone has seen this article and might be able to give me an issue date? Thank you so much!
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National register status does not landmark the canal, freezing the landscape in time. Nor does it guarantee that it will be preserved AS IS. It's a useful tool to allow funding for rehabilitation projects on the canal or alongside it. I think it's a great idea! What's not to like?
Posted by: elizabeth at March 2, 2008 6:35 PM in response to Gowanus as a National Historic Landmark?
This makes even less sense. LEED needs some serious revisions.
FOREST CITY RATNER TO BEGIN DEMOLITION OF FORMER WARD BREAD BAKERY
Over 75% of Building to be Recycled as Part of LEED Certification
(Brooklyn, NY) – March 22, 2007 – Forest City Ratner Companies (FCRC), the developer of the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn, today announced that abatement and demolition of 800 Pacific Street (also known as the Ward Bread Bakery building) will begin on Monday, March 26, 2007. As part of its sustainability efforts and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process, at least 75% of the demolition debris is expected to be recycled.
“Obtaining LEED certification for Atlantic Yards is one of the highest ‘green’ standards we can achieve,” said Bruce Ratner, President and CEO of FCRC. “Whether it is recycling building materials, using low emission vehicles or reducing storm water overflows into the Gowanus Canal by more than 2 million gallons per year, we are seeking out every possible way to make Atlantic Yards as eco-friendly and environmentally responsible as possible.”
Posted by: elizabeth at February 12, 2008 5:32 PM in response to Closing Bell: Ward's Bakery Demolition Imminent