Sunset Park councilman to announce stance on Industry City expansion
After roughly six months of community hearings, rallies and town halls, Councilmember Carlos Menchaca will announce on Monday where he stands on Industry City’s proposed rezoning, which may determine whether or not it will move forward, a spokesperson for his office confirmed to Crain’s.
Menchaca, who represents Sunset Park, plays an influential role in the fate of the expansion, a proposal that seeks to transform the waterfront industrial site into an “innovation economy” hub characterized by makers, creatives, retailers and academic spaces.
The local politician revealed on Thursday that he would be holding an event at Sunset Park High School titled “Should Sunset Park rezone Industry City?” on Monday, Sept. 16. Menchaca said on his Twitter page that he will “present his findings” on the rezoning at the gathering.