Lander asks developer to withdraw Gowanus plan, work on longterm planning
City Councilmember Brad Lander is calling on the Lightstone Group to withdraw its application to build a large residential development on the banks of the Gowanus Canal — and, instead, to participate in a comprehensive planning process for the area.
“The Gowanus, a highly polluted Superfund Site, overflowed during Hurricane Sandy and flooded nearby residences and businesses,” said Lander.
Lander noted that the proposed Lightstone development is in Evacuation Zone A, an area that was evacuated for Hurricane Sandy, and was also evacuated for 2011’s Hurricane Irene.