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Frustrated by the forum that is presently CB9, the politicians take to the air — Brooklynian

Frustrated by the forum that is presently CB9, the politicians take to the air

whynot_31
whynot_31
edited October 2014 in Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
We gave a pretty good summary of the dynamics at play in CB9 in this thread:
http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44295/big-changes-at-cb9/p2

As a result, it seems NY1 is stepping up to try to give politicians a forum in which they (and their constituents) can be heard. The video is worth watching:

http://www.ny1.com/content/216843/ny1-online--community-leaders-talk-central-brooklyn-gentrification/

Nice job, NY1.

Comments

  • southeast
    southeast
    I'm impressed with Errol Louis; he seems to have prepared and understands what "as of right" and market forces are.  Nice dialogue throughout.  Good job!

    Western Beef, a Hotel... I'd vote for that.  Did he just randomly mention that, or does this hint at something?  I'd prefer a hotel on the corner of Rogers and EP, but I'll take one where I can get it.

    Did I just hear Geofrrey Davis threaten and excuse breaking the law because "they" are frustrated; this kind of cause and effect as if it's a natural, normal, and excusable progression, starting with prices going up and leading to vandalism, police interaction, and police brutality...?  Seriously?!  I understand that development is not ideal for many, but it (in particular, as of right) is "American;"  the alternative, as Goldstein said, is "unAmerican."
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited October 2014
    A lot of people seem to fall into the logic of Mr Davis.

    The logic states that they made the community what it is today as a result of the work they did during the neighborhood's bad times, and should thus be entitled to enjoy its good times.

    For better or worse, unless one owns, that isn't how it works.

    Investments of money result in a deed which entitles you to future gains (or in the case of the midwest, losses).

    Work, on the otherhand, is not an investment. It is quickly lost to the past. Workers are quickly replaced by people who have more needed skill sets.

    The value of a product, good or service (ie person) is ascertained by the buyer at the time of a transaction based on that moment, not based on what it was worth in the past.

    Sadly, the class he identifies with had no money to invest then, and has none now. They have only work. When they leave this neighborhood for the next one, they will have very little to show for their time here.

    When owners leave this neighborhood for next one, they will have a really big check.

    With it, they could choose to move to a nice neighborhood outside of NYC and live among people of a similar or higher social class.

    Without it, they must compete on the basis of credentials they earned decades ago.

  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited October 2014
    Mr Hurley, on the other hand, does not fall into the logic of Mr Davis.    

    Although not present in the televised conversation, he seems to understand that piece by piece, the area will be built up to its present zoning whether it remains in the same "hands" or not.

    By creating a macro organization (CHCC) which involves the leaders of the block associations between approximately Washington and Nostrand, he is creating an organization which is distinct from the likes of MTOPP.   

    Perhaps as a result of being an attorney, he understands the importance of making well thought out, convincing, coherent argument. 

    As a result of his leadership, CHCC appears to understand the economics involved and (unlike MTOPP) would like the Dept of Planning to study the community, because it believes that DoP and Eric Adams are (under the circumstances) their best hope.

     
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    Note:  I don't believe that DoP will be willing to offer much "down zoning", but it may be willing to force land owners to accept greater density (ie FAR) in exchange for height limits.   I mostly write this piece because I am fascinated by how quickly and effectively the leaders within CB9 are distancing themselves from MTOPP.

    MTOPP's claim that it -alone- represents the areas' long term residents is quickly becoming seen as exaggerated.

  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    CB9's demographics:

  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited October 2014
    Eric Adams speaks on how he defines his role, as Boro President:

    http://ourtimepress.com/?p=15471

    One can easily see the contrasts between he and Mr Davis.

    One can easily see why he choose Our Time Press to be interviewed by.
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