The planned redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal aims to modernize the area with new housing and infrastructure. Still, the proposal faces significant opposition due to community concerns over transparency and the impact of luxury developments on the local workforce. Borough President Antonio Reynoso highlights the need for clear communication, reflecting residents' apprehension about the future of their neighborhood amid rapid changes driven by city policies. The project encapsulates broader issues around urban development in Brooklyn, particularly the balance between economic growth and community interests.
I can't vote yes on a project in which the majority of the community doesn't know what's going on," Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, said at a rally in early April. "I'm on the task force and I don't know what's going on."
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has put forward plans to redevelop the site into the Harbor of the Future, with a modernized working port, a hotel, approximately 7,700 new apartments, sorely needed resiliency upgrades, and transportation improvements.
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