Not so many plans discusssed for the Seaport
From the Tribeca Trib: Hopes to Hear Seaport Plans Are Dashed
By Andrea Appleton
POSTED MARCH 2, 2007
Hoping, finally, to learn the plans for Pier 17 and other properties in the South Street Seaport area, nearly 200 people showed up on Feb. 26 for a long-awaited presentation by the leaseholder, General Growth Properties (GGP). But to their disappointment, the plans GGP unveiled were sketchy at best.
What they did see at the Community Board 1-sponsored meeting were historical photos, bullet-pointed goals, site constraints, and a few indefinite proposals. Presenters were careful to emphasize their interest in working with the community.
“So, that’s basically where we’re at at this point,” concluded Michael McNaughton, GGP vice president, “and we just wanted to share and listen to your comments.” Of those, there were plenty.