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Critics Say Historic Districting Hampers Growth and Development
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by Anne Byrnes.
When Robert Moses and his fellow architectural robber barons demolished the stately structure that was Penn Station in the 1960s, nary a New Yorker could argue against historic preservation. Within a few short years, the historic preservation movement was at full steam and in 1965 the first historic district, the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, was […]
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Brooklyn Brand Bringing in Tourists
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Anne Byrnes.
Sony, Nike, Coca-cola? Fuhgeddaboutit! The biggest new brand is Brooklyn. The city’s most popular borough is channeling its iconic history and new reputation as an artistic haven to bring tourists out of Manhattan and across the Brooklyn Bridge. “Brooklyn is increasingly the destination of choice for savvy tourists,” says Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. “Brooklyn […]
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Many Concerned About Coney Island’s Future
Posted on 02. Oct, 2010 by Anne Byrnes.
The verdict is in: New York’s first effort in years to revitalize Coney Island has paid off. Luna Park has already attracted more than 400,000 visitors during its first season, and the city has extended the amusement park’s stint to the end of this month. In all, the city says, more than 14 million people […]
