This watchdog blog, by journalist Norman Oder, covers the project to build the Barclays Center arena and 15-16 towers at a crucial site in Brooklyn. Dubbed Atlantic Yards by developer Forest City Ratner in 2003, it was rebranded Pacific Park Brooklyn in 2014 after Shanghai-based Greenland USA took a majority share. Forest City left in 2018. Eight towers and the arena have been built. After a stall, Cirrus and LCOR in 2025 took over as master developers. A plan to complete the project is pending.
Excellent piece. I look forward to the film and your book.
ReplyDeleteTerrific piece, Norman. You do a great job lightly sketching all sides. I, too, look forward to the film and to your book.
ReplyDeletethe film opens at Cinema Village in Manhattan on June 17, please come that weekend and bring your friends!
ReplyDeletefilm schedule is at:
http://www.battleforbrooklyn.com/screenings