A Megaproject Unresolved: What’s Happening with Atlantic Yards?

Hugely controversial when proposed in 2003 and later approved, the megaproject Atlantic Yards (renamed Pacific Park Brooklyn in 2014), is at an inflection point. See what’s been built so far (the Barclays Center, home to the Brooklyn Nets; eight of 15-16 towers) and what has yet to take shape (a costly deck over an MTA railyard, supporting proposed larger towers, and a two-tower project opposite the arena).

With watchdog journalist Norman Oder, learn about the project’s history, uncertain timetable, changing designs (and ownership), and questions about proposed new density, financing, timing, and affordable housing, as well as oversight. Issues include public accountability, open space, arena design/operations, and the changing neighborhood/Brooklyn context.

We will walk around much of the 22-acre site perimeter, plus a few adjacent blocks.