Gowanus Framework Ideas and Feedback

STOP DEMANDING CONCESSIONS FROM DEVELOPERS

The more requirements, requests and delays we impose with this "feedback", the more it jacks up the price for the housing that will eventually be built. We cannot delay and demand concession after concession on every development project. The Gowanus area as it is now, is a hell hole. To delay these re-development projects as long as we have ,while we are in the midst of a housing shortage is just crazy. We cannot let a few dozen loud mouths block progress in an area of prime location and a prime need for revitalization. JUST DO IT ALREADY

DO NOT LET POLITICIANS IGNORE THEIR CONSTITUENTS

When city planning comes up with the concrete zoning recommendations for currently occupied mixed use buildings, they should listen to the people who have lived in the neighborhood for decades and not let politicians use them as pawns in political games to make themselves look better. When small to medium size local developers agree to work with long-neglected tenants to improve their living situation and enable them to remain in their homes, you should not impose unreasonable requirements on them. We are not talking about the Kushners or the Tischmans here. You should encourage private partnerships that will help create more residential spaces by the canal while maintaining a thriving artist community with no cost to the city. Email me if you want to talk more.

Green Spaces

Although the preservation of Thomas Greene Park is wonderful it was sad that there were not more proposed green spaces for Gowanus. Green spaces are GOOD! and make for healthy communities. Some of the greatest NY neighborhoods, have an abundance of green spaces. With such a polluted past it would wonderful too see Gowaus do about face and become a leader in neighborhood green spaces. Gowanu deserves its day in the sun and in more than one park.

Nothing about maritime recreation?

Hi there! I'm a member of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club. I was pretty shocked that this framework is almost completely lacking in plans for recreational maritime users of the canal. What is the city's plan for safety and accessibility for canoers, kayakers, jetskiers, and boaters, especially as the EPA's dredging and cleaning chugs along and makes the water more appealing for these activities?

IBZ increase is critical to a successful Gowanus Community Rezoning M2-4 is appropriate to add value for those committed to creating jobs