News Re: Proposed DUMBO Rezoning
From DUMBO Neighborhood Association:
Dear Neighbors,
The Department of City Planning (DCP) has initiated a 10 block rezoning in DUMBO. Under the proposed plan, the current industrial zoning for this area would be changed to allow 12-story residential buildings to replace the mostly 2 to 6-story buildings in the affected blocks. This will have an impact on people currently living or working in DUMBO as it will substantially increase building heights and, equally as important, alter the mixed-use character of the neighborhood.
The DCP’s website states that the proposal was developed “in consultation with Community Board 2, local civic groups and elected officials,” yet many people living or working in the community haven’t even heard about DCP’s plan. Download details of Public Hearing. The hearing is a good chance for everyone to get introduced to the proposal and raise any concerns or questions.
Public Hearing re: Rezoning 10 blocks of DUMBO
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
6pm
Polytechnic Institute, 5 Metrotech Center, LC 400, Brooklyn
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Also, please join State Senator Daniel Squadron as he presents his proposal for Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Long Island College Hospital, Conference Rooms A & B
339 Hicks Street, (corner of Hicks and Atlantic)
Download flyer for Brooklyn Bridge Park meeting here.