I was at the mtg. for 4 hours. It was not equally divided. There was clearly more in opposition than against. And the opposition was not just condo owners with view implications. There were all kinds of people concerned about the quality of life in this area. The opposition's arguments were solely about the school and affordable housing, yet people don't understand the complexities of having a public school housed in a private development. Opposition thinks it's somehow a free school accessible to everyone and that it will be built no matter what in a few years. It's just a shell and will cost $41MM to outfit. There's no guarantees it will ever get built or built as being presented. There are so many unknowns yet people are quick to say yes because it's an easy choice. Do your work and ask questions about this supposed school and project if your really care. Otherwise, a huge, out of context building will be built and remain forever. BTW, clintonhill person, there are no building this close to the bridge. Open your eyes.

Posted by: slly at December 18, 2008 2:11 PM in response to Full House, No Vote at Dock Street Hearing

All you need to do is walk around the surrounding neighborhoods of the bridge and try and imagine a building of this size next to it. It's ridiculous! 19 stories 30 ft. from the bridge! Please have some vision. This area is defined by this bridge. This an aggressive condo development with a school added as a means to get it done. The Verizon building is a perfect example of people without vision of proper urban development. Let's not do it again. The bridge not harmed by this development?? You must never leave your apt or walk over the bridge or appreciate anything about this unique area we live in. See through the BS and vote against this development.

Posted by: slly at December 5, 2008 9:24 PM in response to The Next Step for Dock Street