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Gowanus Rezoning and Cleanup Face Major Hurdles Ahead
Community leaders discuss Superfund designation efforts in 2010 and ongoing cleanup. The debate covers city DEP delays, EPA compliance, water bill impacts, and a large Gowanus Green housing plan with 950 units and 28 story towers. Local groups demand accountability, safety, and racial impact scrutiny amid rezoning.
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Brad Vogel
Gowanus
EPA
Vogel
Department of Environmental Protection
DEP
Gowanus Canal
Federal
Gowanus Green
Department of Housing Preservation and Development
HPD
5Th and
Smith Streets
Community Board 6
New York
Will Thomas
Open New
Nora Almeida