Price of a Landmark
The recent battle over creating a historic skyscraper district in Downtown Brooklyn raised an unresolved question: Is historic preservation always the right choice?
Tag Archive | "Downtown Brooklyn"
Council Approves Controversial Historic Downtown District
Friday, January 27, 2012
The New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses on Tuesday approved a five-block, 21-building historic district in Downtown Brooklyn, despite opposition, reported the New York Times. The Real Estate Board [...]
New Report Finds Service Deficiencies in B61 Bus Line
Thursday, December 8, 2011
A study put out by Councilman Brad Lander (D–Park Slope) found that only 43 percent of B61 buses arrived on time during rush hour, with some buses arriving 20 minutes late, The Brooklyn Paper reported. [...]
A Love Letter Returned?
Monday, October 31, 2011
A new mural in Downtown Brooklyn leaves some scratching their heads.
At the Chip Shop: Champagne and Cupcakes
Friday, April 29, 2011
Those who missed the morning ceremony gathered at Brooklyn's Atlantic Chip shop for a viewing. For some, the viewing was their second.
Markowitz Pushes for Skyscraper Historic District in Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz lent his support to plans to designate the center of Downtown Brooklyn as New York’s first “Skyscraper Historic District”, according to The New York Post. However, he clarified that his [...]
MTA Connects Subways in Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be opening a new subway stop in Downtown Brooklyn. According to NY1, the MTA announced it is opening a transfer connector between Jay Street and Lawrence Street, connecting riders from [...]
Downtown Brooklyn to Be Dubbed Historic
Friday, December 3, 2010
New York City’s Landmark Preservation Commission is planning to designate Downtown Brooklyn a first-ever “Skyscraper Historic District,” reports the New York Post. A public hearing on the proposal will be held December 14.
Construction Company Settles Discrimination Probe Out of Court
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Prosecutors in Brooklyn say a construction company agreed to pay $20 million to resolve an investigation that claimed the company falsely reported hiring minority subcontractors on several New York City projects. The Schiavone Construction Company [...]
Communal Residents Open B&B in Downtown Brooklyn
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
By Caitlin Kasunich Since July 2009, the second floor of 136 Lawrence St. in Downtown Brooklyn has served as a collective house for many young people who move in and out of New York City. [...]
The Brooklyn Lens Webcast
Monday, February 13, 2012
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