Red Hook plans raise debates over new development
An editorial discusses Estate Four's zoning as-of-right acquisitions in Red Hook and the potential shift toward a regional artistic hub. The piece weighs community influence, rising rents, and the neighborhood's evolving character while noting limited public communication from the Parks Department and speculation about future changes.
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Red Hook
Estate Four
City Planning
Board of Standard’s and Appeals
Parks Department
Coffey Park
Respected SBIDC Leader Takes NYC EDC Deputy Director Post
After nine years serving Southwest Brooklyn, Elizabeth Demetriou moves to Empire State Development as NYC Regional Economic Development Council Deputy Director. Her last SBIDC day is June 17, and a Build It Back session on June 25 at P.S. 15, 71 Sullivan Street, Brooklyn, aims to aid Hurricane Sandy recovery with applications, counseling, and resources from city and nonprofit partners.
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SBIDC
Elizabeth Demetriou
Red Hook
Carlos Menchaca
Amy Peterson
NYC Build It
Daniel Zarrilli
Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency
NYC Housing Authority
Brooklyn Legal Services
Fifth Avenue Committee
Good Shepherds
P.S. 15
Sullivan Street
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Red Hook Hub
Red Hook Volunteer News
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Google
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Tchell J. Silver
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