Brooklyn: The End Of "Big-Sky Country"

While the Carroll Gardens neighborhood is anxiously awaiting the beginning of two mega construction projects, one at 360 Smith Street, the other at 340 Court Street, the building at 100 Luquer Street, at the outer edge of Carroll Gardens, has been going up and up, changing the feel of that block forever. And while local residents are still debating if we should rezone, landmark or just let thinks be, towers like these are being constructed and more are planned for our neighborhood.
I received this very nice note from reader W.D. today. He happens to live in the shadow of the Luquer building. In his email he states: "A good friend of mine from Manhattan came out and visited me a few months ago. In half-jest, he called our neighborhood "big-sky country". I though it was very funny. But, I now realize that that sky is seriously in jeopardy." He would like all of us to take a good look at the Luquer Street "monstrosity" as a warning to us all. Today it's his block, tomorrow it will be yours!

Hello,

I just wanted to say as someone else who lives in the neighborhood that I enjoy your blog very much. Especially that you voice your (and our) concerns about the development that threatens it's existence. I live on 4th place, and one side of my apartment faces the giant monstrocity that is being built at 100 Luquer.
I am not sure that many people see it since it is right on the edge of Carroll Gardens, but it is enormous. If you happen to be on Clinton Street down around 3rd or 4th Place...take a look south. The building is 11 stories. But not your average 11 stories. Each floor is designed to be "loft-like" so they are 11 feet high.
Anyway, my point is that if enough people from the neighborhood saw it, I think they would be much more concerned about all the potential building sites in the heart of the neighborhood.
Thank you for hosting a forum for these issues. But I also enjoy all the other little stories and things that you point out in the neighborhood that I take for granted. Thanks for making me think about and appreciate them.
Respectfully, W.D.


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