Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
My family has owned an old 1866 stone house in this village for more than 40 years and we have returned there every year, even after we moved to the United States.
I would like to take you along on my journey back to this magical place, so far from Carroll Gardens. Won't you join me as I trade one life for another for just a little while? I'll update you often and will post many photos of my adventures.
So stay tuned and check back often.
Cheers, Katia
Sunday, June 26, 2011
On Friday morning, a small group of area residents met with Kenneth Horn of Alchemy Properties, the development, marketing and consulting firm which just took over the long-stalled project at 340 Court Street after the previous developer, The Clarett Group, pulled out.
The project consist of a 7 story, 32 unit condominium building along Court Street and of 11 adjoining townhouses on Union and Sackett Streets. The goal of the meeting was to establish a dialog between the community and the developer and to address concerns before construction on the project resumes. It was also hoped that the developer would be open to changing the dark, unappealing façade of the Rogers Marvel designed building, which had been widely criticized when presented to the community in 2008.
Kenneth Horn assured everyone present that his firm will be responsive and will make itself available to address some of the issues that will come up during the construction phase, but was quick to point out that the project is being built as-of-right and that the NYC Buildings Department has approved all plans. He was also clear that the project will continue forward with the Rogers Marvel design and that the envelope of the building will not change.
He did, however agree that the façade needed to be improved. "The building will not be black" he stated. "It will be significantly lighter."
Construction will start very soon. The steel has been ordered and cut. It will be delivered in early August. Construction on the townhouses will most probably begin in the fall.
Alchemy has been in business since 1990. The firm has completed 24 projects, mostly in Manhattan.This will be its second Brooklyn project. (The first was at 199 State Street) .
Info at http://vpropera.org
Friday, June 24, 2011
Margaret has left a new comment on the post "The Truly Wonderful South Brooklyn Childhood Memories Of Dom":
Dom wrote so beautifully and eloquently. I was sorry it came to an end. Can't wait to read the next part. It made me sad - I wish our world is as connected as his was. No need for a phone. Pleasures of family and friends. A tight community. Making toys and games - no electricity needed. A big thank you to Dom's daughter for sharing this beautiful gift. And to you, Katia, for bringing it to us.
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