Gowanus Framework Ideas and Feedback
Thank you to those who submitted ideas and input on the framework, which helped shape the draft zoning proposal and framework updates. The comment period has ended and the feedback has been archived.
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View All Ideasabout 1 year ago
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
about 1 year ago
Do a thorough pollution assessment of the department of transportation Hamilton Ave. plant and other industrial plants in Gowanus
Frequently the plant on Hamilton Ave. emits enormous amounts of smoke. Sometimes, the air smells like sulfur or other toxic chemicals. It is clearly unsafe. There is also considerable truck traffic on 3rd avenue. Air pollution is a serious and so far neglected issue in this neighborhood.
12 months ago
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.
12 months ago
Proposed Building Heights
The current proposed building heights are entirely too tall. Adding this kind of height would dramatically change the framework of the neighborhood. No new buildings should be higher than 6 stories with in the Gowanus neighborhood. The city needs to take a much more serious approach to solving affordable housing, they need to look within and use the powers of their office instead of flooding the market with more units. Raise the affordable housing unit minimum from 20/30 to at least 40%
8 months ago
Provide updates on the Ferrara Bros site redevelopment.
