The iconic Meatpacking District is shifting from its historical role in the meat industry to a new era focusing on luxury brands and upscale developments.
Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to transform the last operating meat market into a mixed-use development that includes housing and cultural spaces.
Plans for a potentially 60-story skyscraper have raised concerns among residents and preservationists about the impact on the neighborhood's low-rise character.
The community group Village Preservation highlights significant opposition to the proposed tower, criticizing its scale in relation to the surrounding architecture.
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