Silver Might Give AY Approval After All
On the heels of yesterday’s rumors that Sheldon Silver would not give his approval for Atlantic Yards in 2006, and thereby deny his political enemy George Pataki credit for the project, The Post is reporting this morning that the Assembly Speaker might indeed sign off on the project–as long as Pataki does not link it…
On the heels of yesterday’s rumors that Sheldon Silver would not give his approval for Atlantic Yards in 2006, and thereby deny his political enemy George Pataki credit for the project, The Post is reporting this morning that the Assembly Speaker might indeed sign off on the project–as long as Pataki does not link it to “pork barrel” projects.
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Photo by newington
What? Are you saying that the artist’s depiction is inaccurate? If so, how? Please provide some detail.
Anon 1:36,
Don’t you realize that exaggeration and fear are all that Atlantic Yards opponents know? It hasn’t done them a damn bit of good, yet they cling to this approach fiercely. It’s a textbook case of insanity.
Ha! Are those the 16 SKYSCRAPERS?!?! LOL! Hilarious! Exaggerating penis size is one thing but must we do the same with buildings too?!?
Here they are, in white:
http://newyorkmetro.com/news/features/ratzilla060807_4_560.jpg
Nice rendering but I agree. Where are the skyscrapers? I’m sorry. Am I missing something?
try 20-60 stories. 16 of ’em
here are your non-skyscrapers, call them towers if you prefer:
http://newyorkmetro.com/news/features/ratzilla060807_4_560.jpg
I hope Silver approves AY and that the project gets built as planned. I have no problem with upscale/high density development. This is infact New York City isn’t it? IMHO, the entire development will be an economic boost for the area and will expedite the areas growth and development. Politicians support the project because it’s a critical component of the city’s “Brooklyn Revitalization Plan”.
On another note, what’s with all the talk about 16 skyscrapers? I’ve yet to see a photo or rendering of 16 skyscrapers? How are opponents of AY defining “skyscrapers”. All I see is two or three tall buildings and a bunch of much smaller builidings ranging from 6 – 10 stories. When did 6 – 10 stories qualify as a skyscraper?
A skyscraper is a very tall, continuously habitable building. Although there is no official definition, a minimum height of approximately 150 meters or 492.12 feet is often used as a criterion for a building to qualify as a skyscraper. Other criteria like shape and appearance may also affect whether or not a building is considered a skyscraper.
So to all of you AY bashers, please show us all the 16 skyscrapers that will ruin our beloved Brownstone Brooklyn? I’m waiting……
Silver certainly is an enigma….what could he possibly gain by approving it now??
D-U-M-B-D-E-A-L!!!