The Land Use Committee of Community Board 2 said the proposed project is too big and encroaches on the historic district.
Fort Greene Locals Vote No on Rezoning for Proposed Tower With Music School Addition
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New Owner, New Look for Stalled Development Site at Long-Shuttered Fort Greene Gas Station
Dumbo-based Tankhouse has replaced All Year Management and ODA as developer and architect of the long-shuttered gas station on Vanderbilt in Fort Greene.
Fort Greene Carriage House Design From Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect Gets LPC Approval
The architect made three major changes to the modern structure -- part of a bigger project to restore and convert a brownstone to condos -- in response to concerns from LPC commissioners at a prior hearing.
Fort Greene Park Redesign Will Include Tree Removal and Replanting
Parks Department lumberjacks will be chopping down trees in Fort Greene Park as part of a recently-relaunched $24 million makeover of the lawn’s Myrtle Avenue side — but they promise they’ll plant at least 200 new ones when it’s finished, according to an agency spokesperson.
LPC Objects to ‘Demeaning’ Revamp Proposed for Fort Greene Park’s Spanish Memorial Plaque
The plaque was presented as a gift from King Juan Carlos of Spain in 1976 to commemorate the Spanish martyrs who died fighting for the United States.
After Previous Controversial Plan Fizzled, City Relaunches Redesign of Fort Greene Park
City green space gurus propose an extensive makeover that will include new basketball and barbecue areas, better accessibility, and an environmental review.
Dinner Party Lands in Vacated Pequeña Space in Fort Greene
Dinner Party, a new restaurant serving food that's "a little French, a little Californian," will take over the space formerly occupied by local favorite Pequeña.
Take a Breath With New Art Installation at 300 Ashland in Fort Greene
An installation by Brooklyn-based artist Ekene Ijeoma mimics the speed of breathing techniques intended to create calm.
Ready for Spring, Endswell Owners Open FancyFree on Lafayette in Fort Greene
FancyFree serves cocktails, wine, beer, pub snacks and brunch at the corner of Lafayette and South Elliott Place.
LPC Asks Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect to Adjust Fort Greene Carriage House Design
The proposed plan is to restore the prominent corner townhouse across the street from Fort Greene Park, remove a structurally damaged garage behind the townhouse and erect a modern carriage house in its place.
