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Pro-park people appeal their case
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del.icio.usOpponents of a state’s plan to build luxury apartments on the Brooklyn waterfront are appealing last month’s ruling that threw out their case.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense Fund filed its notice of appeal in state court last Friday.
“This case will establish whether parks can be built with private housing at its edges and entrances,” said Robert Chira, attorney for the defense fund, which opposes the state proposed 1.3-mile-long complex of condos, a hotel and parkland stretching from Atlantic Avenue to the foot of the Manhattan Bridge.
“The case will determine a national precedent for public parks.”
And it wouldn’t be the holiday season without a plea for charity. As such, the condo-in-a-park foes are asking Brooklynites to kick in some cash for their ongoing fight.
“We will continue to pressure our local officials to [block] the bloated and privatized ‘Park,’” said defense fund member Bob Stone. “In the meanwhile, we would welcome contributions.”
The Defense Fund is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization. Checks can be sent to: Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense Fund, 12 Willow Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11201.
©2006 The Brooklyn Paper
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