"Against all odds, the people have proven that the garden could be saved and affordable housing could be built right in our neighborhood, without any loss whatsoever. Public school students, over 130 seniors, and over 300 local businesses & organizations joined people from across the city & the world to send the Adams administration over 1 million letters to save ESG."
"The plan that saves ESG produces over 1000 units of housing, at least 623 of which are permanently affordable at nearby alternative sites. One of these sites is 2 blocks away from the Garden. Not only is this much more affordable housing, but it's permanently affordable, which the planned development over the garden is not. Evicting and destroying ESG not only ignores the outcry of an entire community but also results in the loss of significantly more housing."
Community members urge reconsideration to preserve Elizabeth Street Garden and adopt a plan that secures nearly 1,000 housing units and five times the amount of affordable housing. A grassroots campaign spanning 12 years mobilized public school students, over 130 seniors, and more than 300 local businesses and organizations, generating over one million letters to city leadership. The alternative plan produces over 1,000 units, with at least 623 permanently affordable units at nearby sites, including one two blocks from the garden. Planned development over the garden is not permanently affordable and would eliminate greenspace and more housing. The community requests a meeting and support.
Read at www.amny.com
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