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#city-council

Developer Abandons High-Rise Project Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden After Height Reduction Compromise

Developer withdraws from controversial high-rise project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden after changes make it unfeasible.

Controversial hi-rise near Brooklyn Botanic Garden OK'd by NYC Council - with plans for more sunlight after outcry

The City Council approved a controversial hi-rise development near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, ensuring more sunlight after community advocacy.

Developer Abandons High-Rise Project Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden After Height Reduction Compromise

Developer withdraws from controversial high-rise project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden after changes make it unfeasible.

Controversial hi-rise near Brooklyn Botanic Garden OK'd by NYC Council - with plans for more sunlight after outcry

The City Council approved a controversial hi-rise development near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, ensuring more sunlight after community advocacy.
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#affordable-housing

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Basks in Sunlight After New Development Deal

The revised rezoning plan for Franklin Ave will protect sunlight for Brooklyn Botanic Garden while providing 355 housing units, including affordable options.

Affordable housing and sunlight preserved in landmark Spice Factory development deal near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper

The agreement on the residential tower ensures both increased affordable housing and protection for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's ecosystem.

A 10-Story Development Facing Brooklyn Botanic Garden Nears Approval

The city council's zoning subcommittee approved a building project near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, ensuring minimal shadow impact on its plants.

New Deal: Spice Factory Tower Won't Shadow Botanic Garden

The residential tower project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden will proceed with compromises on height and improved affordable housing provisions.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Won Its Shadow Fight With Developers

A deal between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and developer enables construction while preserving sunlight and providing affordable housing in Crown Heights.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Basks in Sunlight After New Development Deal

The revised rezoning plan for Franklin Ave will protect sunlight for Brooklyn Botanic Garden while providing 355 housing units, including affordable options.

Affordable housing and sunlight preserved in landmark Spice Factory development deal near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper

The agreement on the residential tower ensures both increased affordable housing and protection for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's ecosystem.

A 10-Story Development Facing Brooklyn Botanic Garden Nears Approval

The city council's zoning subcommittee approved a building project near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, ensuring minimal shadow impact on its plants.

New Deal: Spice Factory Tower Won't Shadow Botanic Garden

The residential tower project near Brooklyn Botanic Garden will proceed with compromises on height and improved affordable housing provisions.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Won Its Shadow Fight With Developers

A deal between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and developer enables construction while preserving sunlight and providing affordable housing in Crown Heights.
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#lightscape

Dazzling 'Lightscape' At Brooklyn Botanic Garden Returns

Lightscape offers a unique winter experience with immersive light displays and sculptures, enhanced food options, and inclusivity initiatives.

'Lightscape' returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with new installations and holiday treats * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Botanic Garden's 'Lightscape' returns with over a million lights, new art installations, and expanded food offerings for the 2024 season.

Lightscape Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for Winter 2024-25 Season

Lightscape 2024 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers a dazzling after-dark experience featuring new and returning light installations from Nov. 5 to Jan. 5.

This stunning winter light show is returning to Brooklyn next week

Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden features dazzling light displays, expanded food options, and music for an immersive festive experience this winter.

Dazzling 'Lightscape' At Brooklyn Botanic Garden Returns

Lightscape offers a unique winter experience with immersive light displays and sculptures, enhanced food options, and inclusivity initiatives.

'Lightscape' returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with new installations and holiday treats * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Botanic Garden's 'Lightscape' returns with over a million lights, new art installations, and expanded food offerings for the 2024 season.

Lightscape Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for Winter 2024-25 Season

Lightscape 2024 at Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers a dazzling after-dark experience featuring new and returning light installations from Nov. 5 to Jan. 5.

This stunning winter light show is returning to Brooklyn next week

Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden features dazzling light displays, expanded food options, and music for an immersive festive experience this winter.
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#crown-heights

Developer pulls plug on planned Crown Heights rezoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper

Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site due to financial viability concerns after recent modifications to the proposal.

After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo

Developer withdraws plans for 10-story building after rezoning approval, citing devaluation concerns due to imposed limits.

Developer Pulls Plug on Second Try for Spice Factory Towers

Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site after City Planning Commission's modifications, opting for market-rate condos instead.

Controversial Crown Heights development faces shadow impact concerns: City Planning report * Brooklyn Paper

Proposed 14-story building in Crown Heights faces opposition for potential negative impact on Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Jackie Robinson Playground.

Developer pulls plug on planned Crown Heights rezoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper

Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site due to financial viability concerns after recent modifications to the proposal.

After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo

Developer withdraws plans for 10-story building after rezoning approval, citing devaluation concerns due to imposed limits.

Developer Pulls Plug on Second Try for Spice Factory Towers

Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site after City Planning Commission's modifications, opting for market-rate condos instead.

Controversial Crown Heights development faces shadow impact concerns: City Planning report * Brooklyn Paper

Proposed 14-story building in Crown Heights faces opposition for potential negative impact on Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Jackie Robinson Playground.
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#sustainability

Controversial high-rise plan near Brooklyn Botanic Garden set to get axed by developer - day after it was OK'd

The developer plans to withdraw a reduced apartment project due to financial viability concerns after the Planning Commission's changes to protect the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Crown Heights Takes Top Spot in Brooklyn's Greenest Block Contest

Lincoln Place in Crown Heights named Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2024.

Controversial high-rise plan near Brooklyn Botanic Garden set to get axed by developer - day after it was OK'd

The developer plans to withdraw a reduced apartment project due to financial viability concerns after the Planning Commission's changes to protect the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Crown Heights Takes Top Spot in Brooklyn's Greenest Block Contest

Lincoln Place in Crown Heights named Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2024.
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Experience Flora Abound at NYC's Brooklyn Botanic Garden | stupidDOPE

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a serene oasis in NYC, offering beauty, culture, and education for visitors.

NYC has one of world's most beautiful botanic gardens

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is ranked as the 10th most beautiful garden globally, reshaping perceptions of New York City's greenery.

Crown Heights Residents Fight Developer's Rezoning Plan For a Tower

Residents oppose a developer's plan to build a residential tower casting a shadow on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Take a peek at the greenest block in Brooklyn

Lincoln Place, Crown Heights, named NYC's greenest residential block for the annual contest, showcasing community gardening success and environmental commitment.

City Planning meeting on Aug. 7 about controversial development shadowing Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The NYC Department of City Planning is holding a public meeting on a controversial rezoning that could impact the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

More than memories: Brooklyn's cultural institutions invite people with memory loss to live in the moment * Brooklyn Paper

The Seasonal Drop-in Memory Program at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers monthly activities for people with memory loss and their caregivers.
The program was inspired by the founder's personal experience with her mother's Alzheimer's and aims to provide therapeutic benefits through gardening.
#environmental-impact

Dozens testify against development that would throw part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden into shade

Borough Hall ULURP hearing; controversy surrounding proposed tower near Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Hearing on hi-rise that would block sunlight to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Public hearing on up-zoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden by developer Eichner causing environmental concerns.

Dozens testify against development that would throw part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden into shade

Borough Hall ULURP hearing; controversy surrounding proposed tower near Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Hearing on hi-rise that would block sunlight to Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Public hearing on up-zoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden by developer Eichner causing environmental concerns.
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#jazz-in-july

Brooklyn Botanic Garden launches 'Jazz in July' concert series * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden launched a Jazz in July concert series to celebrate its summer exhibition and promote the importance of plant-pollinator relationships.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Kicks Off Free Weekly Jazz Concerts

Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is hosting Jazz in July with live jazz performances, art tours, and workshops to celebrate the Natural Attractions exhibition.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden launches 'Jazz in July' concert series * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden launched a Jazz in July concert series to celebrate its summer exhibition and promote the importance of plant-pollinator relationships.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Kicks Off Free Weekly Jazz Concerts

Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is hosting Jazz in July with live jazz performances, art tours, and workshops to celebrate the Natural Attractions exhibition.
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Lantern gifted to Brooklyn Botanic Garden to 'cast light on everlasting peace' * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden received a peace lantern as a symbol of peace and cultural exchange from the Portland Japanese Garden's Japan Institute.
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