Fans and critics speak out about Industry City’s development plan
Sunset Park complex's proposed rezoning is dissected at City Planning Department hearing
Industry City’s owners have big plans for development.
Two hotels. Academic facilities. Large stores.
The Sunset Park waterfront manufacturing and office complex must be rezoned in order for them to carry out their plans, which would add about 1.27 million square feet of space to the historic complex.
On Tuesday, supporters and opponents of the proposed rezoning turned out in full force at a Department of City Planning hearing held in Lower Manhattan.
The hearing marked the start of the public review process that’s required when property owners seek zoning changes.
At the hearing, Andrew Hoan, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, expressed his enthusiastic support for the planned development, saying it will bring job growth.