"This is a once in a lifetime thing and they can start fixing those piers tomorrow. Nobody objected to that. We want to see those piers fixed up."
"I just don't understand really why some people put so much faith in those commitments. It's not written into a law. It's not even written into a contract."
"This project is so significant. We have to get this done right and we have to get it done with a sense of urgency."
"The housing is essential to fund the rest of the $1.75 billion proposal, which includes transforming the port into a fully electric facility built to serve 21st-century shipping needs."
The redevelopment plan for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal is facing uncertainty after a vote was postponed for the fifth time without rescheduling. The site, once a maritime center, is partially deteriorating. Both supporters and opponents view the development as a unique opportunity to revitalize the waterfront. The proposal includes building 6,000 residential units, with 40% affordable housing, alongside commercial and green spaces. Skepticism exists regarding the fulfillment of affordable housing commitments. NYCEDC argues housing is necessary to finance the broader $1.75 billion project, which aims to modernize the port.
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