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Atlantic Yards Task Force

The Atlantic Yards Task Force monitors and opposes the Atlantic Yards construction project. It consists of a 20,000 seat basketball arena and 16 high-rises in the middle of a very congested area near downtown Brooklyn. There are significant environmental and health issues, and concern about a closed door developer-driven process. Also troubling is the State’s use of eminent domain for a private economic development that stands to primarily enrich one developer.

Through the Atlantic Yards Task Force, Sierra Club NYC has connected with many heighborhood groups opposing this project. itical action. The Sierra Club hopes to stop this project and then work with the neighboring groups to create a more sustainable vision for the area that has community support, and is less environmentally destructive.

Contact Lucy Koteen at 718.643.9219, or lucy.koteen@gmail.com.

Additional resources:

http:/www.Dddb.net
http:/www.Nolandgrab.org
http:/www.atlanticyardsreport.blogspot.com

Additional Information

Additional Resources
Additional information on the Atlantic Yards Project in New York City for the NYC Chapter of the Sierra Club