Atlantic Yards Demo Update
After the flurry of initial demolition activity at the end of April (which included the unplanned collapse of the parapet at Ward’s Bakery), there’s been little to report on that front. We happened to drive by the corner of Flatbush and Pacific this weekend and noticed that several buildings are now completely razed; we also…
After the flurry of initial demolition activity at the end of April (which included the unplanned collapse of the parapet at Ward’s Bakery), there’s been little to report on that front. We happened to drive by the corner of Flatbush and Pacific this weekend and noticed that several buildings are now completely razed; we also noticed that there is now a full scaffolding up at Ward’s Bakery, which suggests that the wrecking ball can’t be too far behind. Anyone heard anything about the demo resuming?
Update: According to a ESDC memo we were forwarded, the scaffolding installation at Ward’s Bakery will be completed this week; in addition, “double-shift abatement and emergency demolition work” will start on the parapets and is expected to last about six weeks.
After Rollercoaster Week, Damage Is Done at AY [Brownstoner] GMAP
ESDC Presses Pause Button on AY Demolition [Brownstoner]
Ward’s Bakery Collapse: The Photos [Brownstoner]
D-O-N-E-D-E-A-L!!!
LET ‘ER RIP!!!
“If pro sport teams and their respected arena/stadiums can be integrated into the fabric of Brooklyn’s communities the right way”
That is a HUGE IF. And I would argue that Ratner will not be able to pull it off.
And 1:34 is right – it’s not about sports , it’s about $$ and all the $$ that Ratner is making
It’s not even remotely about sports, you poor deluded asshat.
Right on 12:11PM!
The sooner we get this thing built the better! Anyone know when the arena is expected to be completed? The Nets might be the first pro sports team back into Brooklyn since the Dodgers but they certainly won’t be the last. Once the sports world sees the great success that the Nets will undoubtedly experience in Brooklyn, I’m sure that Hockey and Football will not be too far behind. IMHO, the Mets would’ve done themselves a world of good by relocating the team to Brooklyn rather then staying in dull ass Queens. If pro sport teams and their respected arena/stadiums can be integrated into the fabric of Brooklyn’s communities the right way, I see it as a win win for everyone. What team would not want to be identified with all of Brooklyn’s strong attributes – toughness, grit, passion and drive for excellence!?!? Talk about a marketer’s dream!
Oh, I see. Once Wards is demolished, then larger Brooklyn will suddenly look decimated. Thanks for the insight and for thoroughly refuting my point.
That’s because they haven’t taken wards down yet, dopey.
These photos underscore the unaptness of the Norwood, Ohio analogy beloved by the anti-AY crowd. Despite some demolition, this area basically looks the same. And, unlike Norwood, where it seems that the MAJORITY of the town was decimated, the physical appearance of greater Brooklyn remains wholely unaffected by this activity.
“At this point, the issue isn’t what’s going to come down, or what’s coming down, but what goes up.”
http://nyobserver.com/2007/going-mattresses-atlantic-yards
The demo will continue, its a matter of what gets built.