Related Companies navigated the Hudson Yards rezoning process by sacrificing a planned casino, which had attracted Wynn Resorts to the project. Local City Council member Erik Bottcher opposed the casino due to community preferences, ensuring its rejection. Despite being led by related negotiations, Wynn appeared surprised by the city's rezoning processes and community sentiments. The local affluent population favored affordable housing over gambling venues, leading to a successful outcome for Related but significant costs to the city's finances, as the anticipated funding from the casino was forfeited.
"Wynn had joined Related on the project because it initially included a casino, but that proved to be a no-go for the local City Council member, Erik Bottcher."
"Related willingly sacrificed the gaming venue to get approval for the rest of its project, which left Wynn with no role."
"It's not plausible that such a large, experienced company would have pursued a multi-billion-dollar project without fully understanding the Uniform Land Use Review Process."
"History tells us that high-income, progressive Manhattanites don't want a casino, as they are not desperate for casino jobs, or any jobs."
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