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TUESDAY: public scoping meeting on atlantic yards document — Brooklynian

TUESDAY: public scoping meeting on atlantic yards document

anonymous
anonymous
edited November -1 in Prospect Heights
If anyone is interested in commenting on the draft scope of analysis for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) you should go to the meeting this Tuesday. To download a copy of the document go to www.nylovesbiz.com/default.asp and look under the Atlantic Yards project.

EIS DRAFT SCOPE HEARING, TUESDAY

* Tuesday, October 18th
5 PM to 8 PM
New York City College of Technology
Klitgord Auditorium
285 Jay St.

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  • dailyheights
    dailyheights
    I don't see the EIS anywhere on that page. Do you have a more specific link?
  • anonymous
    anonymous
    dailyheights wrote: I don't see the EIS anywhere on that page. Do you have a more specific link?
    its here:

    http://www.nylovesbiz.com/pdf/FCRC_Arena_SCOPE_Final.pdf
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: SCOPING

    Anonymous wrote: [quote=dailyheights]I don't see the EIS anywhere on that page. Do you have a more specific link?
    its here:

    http://www.nylovesbiz.com/pdf/FCRC_Arena_SCOPE_Final.pdf

    sorry, that link is to the scoping document itself, the page on the EIS is here:

    http://www.nylovesbiz.com/popup/features.asp?id=41

    and more info at www.dddb.net/EIS
    and
    http://www.cbrooklynneighborhoods.homestead.com
  • captain m
    captain m
    I have school on tuesday nights, so I cant make it but I really want to know what goes down so I hope to hear from someone that does.

    On a side note, is it legal to video tape these meetings, it would be great to have an unbiased account after the fact for the people who cant make it but do give a crap.
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: taping

    Captain M wrote: I have school on tuesday nights, so I cant make it but I really want to know what goes down so I hope to hear from someone that does.

    On a side note, is it legal to video tape these meetings, it would be great to have an unbiased account after the fact for the people who cant make it but do give a crap.
    It is legal to tape these hearings.

    I hope that everyone interested in the project and the neighborhoods, and can make it, shows up. should be somewhat like a circus.
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: Re: taping

    pacific wrote:
    It is legal to tape these hearings.
    .
    would anyone be able to videotape? it may be a long night, mind you...
  • ltjbukem
    ltjbukem
    http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2005/10/atlantic-yards-public-hearing-tonight.html
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: key piece of actual news you missed

    Millman headlines hearing with firm stand against Yards

    Assembly Member Joan Millman led off the proceedings, hitting the ball out of the park to a mostly cheering crowd, when she announced that she will ask NYS House Speaker Sheldon Silver to NOT support Ratner's project.

    Millman was the first speaker to be heard by the Empire State Development Corporation at this evening's hearing. The lead-off spot went to Millman after it was clear that tardy Marty hadn't yet arrived.

    The Assembly Member protested the overscale, was deeply concerned about the effect of run-off in the Gowanus Canal, traffic congestion and the enlargement of the project to "Site V" in Park Slope. She came out firmly against the use of eminent domain in this case and called upon the ESDC to use the funding from Forest City Ratner to pay for a community-based review of the Environmental Impact Statement
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: Hearing

    I got there late but reading in the NYTImes this morning that both sides were strongly represented, I was confused 'cause for the 2 1/2 hours I listened I heard 3, maybe 4 people who were in favor. Versus a whole string of people who ranged everywhere from moderately concerned to vehemently against.

    Wrote up my impressions as soon as I got home - www.frogma.blogspot.com
  • captain m
    captain m

    Subject: Re: Hearing

    bonnie wrote: I got there late but reading in the NYTImes this morning that both sides were strongly represented, I was confused 'cause for the 2 1/2 hours I listened I heard 3, maybe 4 people who were in favor. Versus a whole string of people who ranged everywhere from moderately concerned to vehemently against.

    Wrote up my impressions as soon as I got home - www.frogma.blogspot.com
    Thanks for writing that up and going, I read your comments. I posted another thread about the times article, it seemed more fair than ususal, but I wasnt there.
  • captain m
    captain m
    This also got on curbed, they link to ltj as well.
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: Very thorough coverage here

    http://timesratnerreport.blogspot.com/2005/10/esdc-hears-critics-on-scale-scope-and.html
  • stacey
    stacey
    I received a copy of CB6 testimony today via e-mail

    http://www.brooklyncb6.org/_attachments/2005-10-18 CB6 Arena Scoping Oral Testimony.pdf
  • paulybrklynny
    paulybrklynny
    feeling optimistic for the first time in a while.

    anti definately out-numbered the pro.

    left before half-time, though admittedly.
  • dailyheights
    dailyheights
    Letitia James's comments:

    "For the past two years, this development has existed in a parallel universe. Information is kept from the public and the press. Community Boards and elected officials are ignored. In place of real information, there is a “newspaper” written, published, and delivered by the developer. In place of the local planning review, there are backroom deals and staged events. Tonight, the public is finally presented with an opportunity to weigh in on this massive proposal. I have many serious concerns about the process, scope, and scale of this project. Clearly, it is not being driven by community needs but by the bottom-line interests of the developer and his investors..."

    http://www.gothamgazette.com/community/35/officialword/177
  • jamesondean
    jamesondean
    dailyheights wrote: Letitia James's comments:

    "For the past two years, this development has existed in a parallel universe. Information is kept from the public and the press. Community Boards and elected officials are ignored. In place of real information, there is a “newspaper” written, published, and delivered by the developer. In place of the local planning review, there are backroom deals and staged events. Tonight, the public is finally presented with an opportunity to weigh in on this massive proposal. I have many serious concerns about the process, scope, and scale of this project. Clearly, it is not being driven by community needs but by the bottom-line interests of the developer and his investors..."

    http://www.gothamgazette.com/community/35/officialword/177
    Oh HELL yes! I can't wait to vote for her again. Go Letitia! Whoot!
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