The concrete recycling facility in Columbia Street Waterfront District is set to close by the end of the year due to health concerns raised by residents and officials. This closure allows for the proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal project, which aims to improve the community with new housing, open spaces, and a school. Approximately 6,000 apartments are planned, including 40% affordable housing. A task force is working towards the project's approval, with a crucial vote postponed. The facility will be relocated to an undisclosed site, while other city operations will continue at the current yard.
With the closure of the concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District, we are taking an important step toward realizing a greener, safer and more vibrant Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the residents of this community.
This move not only clears the way for much-needed housing, open space and a school as part of our proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal project, but also reflects our city's deep commitment to continuing to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
The city Economic Development Corporation has been trying to get a 28-person task force to approve its BMT plans, which includes overhauling a crumbling marine terminal and building about 6,000 apartment units, 40% of which would be affordable housing.
Area elected officials, including U.S. Representative Dan Goldman, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and City Council Member Shahana Hanif applauded the city's decision.
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