At its May, 2016 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution, originally proposed by the CAG’s Land Use Committee, on the proposed siting of a retention tank, head house, and related facilities at the Salt Lot at 2nd Avenue and Fifth Street, adjacent to the Gowanus Canal: Whereas the New York… Read more »
Committee: Land Use
Minutes of the May 3, 2016 Land Use Committee Meeting
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in the offices of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy at 543 Union Street. CAG Members present: David Briggs, Marlene Donnelly, Rafael Gomez de Luna, Katia Kelly, Andrea Parker, Debra Scotto, Mark Shames Item 1 Review of April 5, 2016 meeting minutes. Action Minutes approved with comments. Item 2 A draft… Read more »
Next Committee Meetings: Land Use, Tonight, 6:30 pm & Water Quality/Technical, Tonight, 7:00 pm
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use and Water Quality/Technical Committees will both meet tonight. Here are the details: Land Use Committee Meeting Monday, July 11 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gowanus Canal Conservancy 543 Union Street (enter via alleyway on Nevins Street) Water Quality/Technical Committee Meeting Monday, July 11 7:00 p.m. to 8:00… Read more »
Next Committee Meeting: Land Use, June 7, 6:30 p.m.
Join the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Gowanus Canal Conservancy, 543 Union Street, in Gowanus. Enter via the rear alleyway along Nevins Street. All Gowanus CAG meetings are open to the public.
Minutes of the April 5, 2016 Land Use Committee Meeting
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in the offices of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy at 543 Union Street. CAG Members present: David Briggs, Marlene Donnelly, Rafael Gomez de Luna, Andrea Parker, Buddy Scotto, Debra Scotto, Mark Shames, Sue Wolfe, Maryann Young Guests: Terri Thompson, National Grid Item 1 Review of March 1, 2016 meeting minutes. Action… Read more »
Next Committee Meeting: Land Use Committee, Tuesday, May 3
Join the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Gowanus Canal Conservancy at 543 Union Street (enter via the alleyway on Nevins Street). The agenda is TBD. All Gowanus CAG meetings are open to the public.
Minutes of March 1, 2016 Land Use Committee Meeting
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in the offices of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy at 543 Union Street. CAG Members present: David Briggs, Marlene Donnelly, Rafael Gomez de Luna, Katia Kelly, Andrea Parker, Debra Scotto, Mark Shames, Maryann Young Guests: April Dubison, National Grid Item 1 There was a brief discussion about the history of the Committee… Read more »
CAG Resolution on Proposed Siting of CSO Retention Tank at North End of Gowanus Canal
At its March, 2016 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution, originally proposed by the CAG’s Land Use Committee, on the proposed siting of the retention tank, head house, and related facilities at the north end of the Gowanus Canal. Whereas the United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] and the… Read more »
More Than 56,000 People Applied for 86 Affordable Apartments on Gowanus Canal
Via DNAinfo… More than 56,000 people are vying for a chance to live next to one of America’s most polluted waterways. Some 56,058 applicants entered an online lottery for 86 affordable apartments at 365 Bond St., a new high-rise overlooking the contaminated Gowanus Canal, a spokeswoman for the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development said. HPD… Read more »