Anti-Carousel Agitation in Dumbo
We thought this was settled but, according to a Post article last night, some local groups are still trying to derail a plan to move Jane’s Carousel, an immaculately restored 1920s model, to a prime spot in Empire State-Fulton Ferry Park and house it in a new Jean Nouvel-designed glass pavilion. The project, which was…
We thought this was settled but, according to a Post article last night, some local groups are still trying to derail a plan to move Jane’s Carousel, an immaculately restored 1920s model, to a prime spot in Empire State-Fulton Ferry Park and house it in a new Jean Nouvel-designed glass pavilion. The project, which was approved in December after many months of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, would be funded by a $3.45 million donation from Jane and David Walentas at a time when the park is still trying to figure out how to fund its completion. But four local groups—the Dumbo Neighborhood Association, the Fulton Ferry Landing Association, the Vinegar Hill Association and Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense Fund—all don’t like the approved location and all have their own ideas for where the carousel should ago. “We all love the carousel,” said DNA’s Doreen Gallo. “We just think it belongs in another part of Brooklyn Bridge Park.” Meanwhile, Judi Francis of the Park Defense Fund is worried that the world class architect’s design will be too modern for the park. Legitimate concerns or a bunch of whining?
Civic Groups Fighting Carousel for DUMBO Park [NY Post]
Jane’s Carousel a Go for Brooklyn Bridge Park [Brownstoner]
Jane’s Carousel Bound for Brooklyn Bridge Park [Brownstoner]
how about they dont get it at all? why not put it in some other neighborhood where people might actually APPRECIATE it?
*rob*
Is it just me, or do there always seem to be (groups of) people who aren’t happy unless they have something to be unhappy and complain about?
They’re all whiners! Or rather, thinking about how their property values would increase by 5% if the carousel was closer to their areas.
If I had a vote, let’s move it to Pier 6, closer to where I live!
dibs hit the nail on the head. These are self-righteous and self-appointed know-nothings with personal agendas and vendetas that are contrary to the public interest. They never achieve anything other than getting their names in the paper.
Just build it where it was originally supposed to go and be done with it. They have the carousel, they have the money and the design for the pavilion. Build it already.
Love YOU, lalaland. And Arkady hit the nail on the head 3 posts in. Done.
I’m with DIBS here. It’s almost dumbfounding. Are you going to leave the neighborhood if they install the carousel? No? Then STFU please, and get out of the way so the people who are trying to do things FOR YOU can accomplish their goals. Also, if the answer to the above question is “yes” please leave now and don’t stop till Jersey…
Maly- that would suggest a level of interest in the greater good than they seem capable of.
They should join forces with the Norah Jones’ windows folks, and be more ambitious with their worries and concerns. May I offer some suggestions?
– public schools budget
– affordable middle class housing
– city-wide bike path planning
– access to higher education for lower-income bright kids