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Gowanus saga from Boerum Hill to Bridging Gowanus unfolds
A Red Hook based observer recalls Gowanus history from 1980s fears to current rezoning battles. Brad Lander shaped Bridging Gowanus with Pratt Institute while developers push skyline changes. Superfund delays linger as concrete runoff harms the canal and ecological efforts.
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Brad Lander
Fifth Avenue Committee
Pratt Institute
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