PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Bruno Grandsard on 441/467 Prospect Avenue (Arrow Linen) Rezoning
4:06:09
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Bruno Grandsard, a resident of Park Slope, opposes the Arrow Linen redevelopment project, arguing that it is out of scale with the neighborhood and could lead to unfettered development across Windsor Terrace and Park Slope. He acknowledges the need for housing but believes this project is excessive.
- Grandsard supports converting Arrow Linen to housing but argues the proposed 20-story building is too large for the area.
- He expresses concern that approving this project could set a precedent for high-rise development in other charming areas of the neighborhood.
- Grandsard urges the council not to approve the project, citing its size, potential for widespread development, and perceived giveaway to the property owner.
Bruno Grandsard
4:06:09
Hi.
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I'm Bruno Grantzard.
4:06:11
Thank you for the opportunity.
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I live in Park Slope, and I believe that this project needs to be downscaled.
4:06:21
Converting Arrow Linen to housing is not only, you know, desirable.
4:06:27
It's a necessity.
4:06:28
We all know that.
4:06:29
Everyone acknowledges that.
4:06:31
But it's just out of scale, out of proportion with the neighborhood.
4:06:34
Now if we take every single, charming area and put high rises, does that open up, you know, development on Prospect Park Southwest, on Sherman Street, on Froelter Place?
4:06:48
I mean, there's a there's a wide range of streets in that in the whole neighborhood.
4:06:52
In fact, there's not a single street in in Windsor Terrace that is landmarked or in the South Slope.
4:06:58
So 20 stories I mean, if I were a developer, I'd go and tear down everything I could because it'd be so profitable.
4:07:04
So I just wanna, you know, just emphasize how important it is to, you know, build, but build intelligently.
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We don't wanna make mistakes that we're gonna regret in 10, 20, 30 years.
4:07:18
The one certainty about this project is that it's gonna screw up the neighborhood.
4:07:22
Is it really gonna change everything about New York housing?
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Absolutely not.
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Yes.
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We know we need to build more.
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The city of Yes is a good initiative.
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It's about putting a little bit more housing in every neighborhood.
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It's not about putting 20 story buildings all across the city.
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So I oppose this this, this project for three reasons.
4:07:42
Its size is gargantuan.
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Secondly, it, it opens up development, you know, unfettered development across Windsor Terrace and and Park Slope.
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And then thirdly, it's a giveaway to the to the owner, and it's just bad policy.
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So I urge you not to approve it.
4:08:02
Thank you very much.