Protest the Lightstone Development

Hopefully something cool will be built along the Gowanus one day. But the Lightstone Development (http://nyti.ms/Ol6gyL) is not it. The massive complex is premature (as the Superfund clean-up is just starting), anti-Democratic (as the developer is circumventing the normal approval process that has community input) and may not be the best idea (as the NY state climate change task force says its too costly for taxpayers to support new developments in coastal zones.) Not to mention that local schools are already bursting at the seams with trailer classrooms in schoolyards and the F train is crammed full to the doors. And for all of you who dig the vibe in Carroll Park, those two new towers won’t fit in nicely with our skyline. Please take a moment to sign this petition that will be presented to the Community Board in advance of its meeting Wednesday night:  http://www.savegowanus.org/petition   Really trying to reach all who live in the 11201, 11231, 11215, 11217 (though any Brooklyner should sign because neighborhood-altering development may be coming to your block next.)