Gowanus Framework Ideas and Feedback

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

Publish a report on the website that shows how toxic the water is. Keep it up-to-date every day. Show a map of where the pollution is and

and where it's coming from.

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?

Provide updates on the Ferrara Bros site redevelopment.

Where is the requirement that with all this residential construction new schools must be built?

Our District 15 schools are already crowded. With all the emphasis on the residential, industrial, artistic, and park development where is serious thought being given to where new Gowanus families will send their children to school? Residential development MUST be contingent on developers building new schools. I see more mention of parking in these documents than schools!