Issue 478 October 25, 2004

Brooklyn Fans Boo Traffic

Increased traffic is the number one concern of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn residents worried about the proposed Ratner development and Nets arena, according to a recent Pratt Institute study.

81.4% of residents polled said they are either "very concerned" or "concerned" about the development’s impacts. Public transportation was sixth on the list, after issues such as cost to taxpayers and construction impacts. The community's good access to public transportation also came across as an asset that must be retained in any development. To read the full survey, visit www.dddb.net/

 

 


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