Mapping the Atlantic Yards Timeline
No one on either side of the Atlantic Yards debate disputes the fact that its construction would be a major pain in the ass for residents. The question is rather how long people would be inconvenienced for (Chuck Ratner’s on record saying 15 years) and whether the end-product would be worth the inconvenience. To address…
No one on either side of the Atlantic Yards debate disputes the fact that its construction would be a major pain in the ass for residents. The question is rather how long people would be inconvenienced for (Chuck Ratner’s on record saying 15 years) and whether the end-product would be worth the inconvenience. To address the first part of that question, graphic designer Abby Weissman has overlaid the construction schedule with a site map. The result is the clearest representation we’ve seen to date of the timeline. For a bigger version of the map, click on the image above.
The (Projected) Ten-Year Atlantic Yards Timeline [AY Report]
Instead of complaining about NYC all the time why don’t you all move away?
I’ve heard that Daniel Goldstein’s mother was a (take your pick) teacher and a social worker. You conveniently neglect to mention that his father is a wealthy and successful businessman. By his own admission, Daniel Goldstein has not worked for some time and has lived off his assets. Lumi Rolley leads the same sort of life. Definitely not middle class.
To anon May 6, 2007 11:59 AM –
I do not know where you get your information and what you consider to be ultra-rich. Daniel Goldstein’s mother was a teacher. How about “middle class?” “Ultra-rich” refers to people like Bloomberg (billionaire), Ratner (multi-millionaire), Pataki, Gargano, etc…. And have you read anything about Bloomberg’s new guidelines for new development as spelled out in his PlaNYC 2030? Community involvement is now considered key to any new development. According to Bloomberg from 2 weeks ago: “We know that the one-size-fits-all approach of earlier eras will not work. Building communities requires a carefully tailored approach to local conditions and needs that can only be developed with local input. We will begin the process of working with communities, the agencies that operate these facilities, and other stakeholders to sort through these complicated issues.”
Funny that you should contrast the AY oppostion to the “ultra rich”. Many key AY opponents, such as Daniel Goldstein and Lumi Rolley, are ultra-rich. Your statement about them and their cronies “creating history” is laughable. Very few people know who the are now and they will definitely be forgotten once the project is built. They have accomplished absolutely nothing.
I hope they come for your property one day to tear it down for a crappy mall. And then, will you have the balls to fight back? or will you just put your apathetic tail between your legs and give up the home you love and be forced to move to somewhere else like East New York or way upstate (probably the last somewhat affordable places)? The people that selflessly volunteer, spend hours of their time organizing, fund raising, going to meetings, talking to their neighbors, handing out flyers, standing up for their beliefs — that is what this country is supposedly based upon and why we fought against British rule. Instead we are becoming a country ruled by and catering to the ultra-rich — only. Is that how and where you want to live? Whether the opposition to this project succeeds or fails is not the big issue here. The Atlantic Yards opposition groups are not only creating history by their actions they are setting precedents which will have to be adapted into all future projects.
Like it or not, YIMBY is correct. His vision will become reality soon enough. At this point, Franklin Avenue is showing signs of gentrification and buildings near Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues are selling for record prices. You cannot stop progress.
Brower Park = the poster formerly known as Crown Heights Proud. No one else would write such a long-winded post. Is there an editor out there?
Wow. Beautifully said, Brower. People like Yimby give me the creeps- they’re predators who love using buzzwords designed to manipulate everyone, Black and White alike. Because while they have all of us at each other’s throats, they’re quietly stealing everything they can get their hands on- homes, businesses, neighborhoods- all for their so-called greater good. Just like ratner and his buddies are trying to do.
My mistake, I meant South Korea.