Making Sense of the 962 Pacific Street Rezoning Story (link)
The New York Times wrongly posited a NIMBY backlash, missing the Community Board's affordability gain, and downplayed reasons for skepticism. But yes, it was Council Member Hudson's call.
From the article:
Why should I write about a New York Times series on the āaffordability crisis,ā which included two articles chronicling 962 Pacific Street, an empty lot that might have delivered a new 150-unit building with affordable housing in Crown Heights?
Because 1) yes, itās Atlantic Yards-adjacent, in a few ways; 2) the Times got some key things wrong; and 3) such coverage furthers the simple ābuild more homesā narrative. As the only reporter to steadily cover 962 Pacific, I know the story of this failed rezoning is far more complicatedāand strangeāthan presented.
Notably, Brooklyn Community Board 8 didnāt offer knee-jerk opposition, but successfully negotiated more affordable housing than landowner Nadine Oelsner initially proposed and some CB 8 leaders, as well as Oelsnerās nonprofit housing partner, were willing to accept.
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From version of developerās presentation with 38 affordable units |
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