590 Union Street- no plans revealed yet besides the demolition of the existing auto repair shop on site.
From this morning:
A good infill, across the projects on 3rd ave and Baltic
Facade revealed
3 projects in 1:
Great updates, @Alemel! An unfortunate downgrade for 395 Carroll, the only previous rending showed a lot more curves and brickwork up to nearly the top. Still, podium looks decent in a vacuum.
Hoping 320/340 Nevins stays true to its renderings
So far 300 Nevins is looking really good
I’m not sure this deserves to be on your beautiful map @Alemel, but it’s getting built right now at 558 Sackett St.
Do you think we can see 40-story towers in this part of Brooklyn? Is there even space for such towers to be built?
Absolutely. When the canal esplanade opens demand will skyrocket. Little Copenhagen
Here is some info (ChatGPT’ed)
- Gowanus Canal Waterfront (Mixed-Use Districts)
- In these areas, particularly along the waterfront, the height limits can reach up to 30 stories (around 300 feet). This is where most of the taller residential and mixed-use buildings are expected.
- The waterfront is being redeveloped for a mix of uses, including residential, commercial, and industrial, with a focus on affordable housing and community space.
- Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zones
- Areas near the 4th Avenue subway line and other transit hubs have higher allowable heights, ranging from 14 to 20 stories (approximately 140-200 feet). This is to encourage development near public transportation, making it easier for people to commute.
- Residential Areas Further from the Canal
- In areas that are farther from the canal and the high-density zones, the height caps are generally lower, often around 8 to 12 stories (80-120 feet). These areas are intended for mid-rise residential buildings.
- Superblocks and Larger Sites
- For larger development sites or superblocks, the height can also be higher (around 12-14 stories), with the intention of creating more comprehensive mixed-use developments that include a mix of affordable housing, retail, and public spaces.
March 1st update
Union Channel sidewalks are open - saw people going in and out
540 Degraw construction is in full swing
558 Sacket is above ground
3rd avenue and Sacket - boarded
3rd avenue and Bergen - half demolished
4th avenue bonus shots - getting dense
long block project on St Marks
Some not-so-great buildings (I guess the ones that belong to the first redevelopments), but overall it’s getting denser and better… I love how they are creating a new corridor.
Heard someone call this area the future “Little Copenhagen”
“Little Copenhagen” implies that the area is filled with a community of Danishspeakers, as opposed to a neighborhood of danish-eating couples pushing babystrollers (which is what it will really be). I propose something like “Left Bank Ikea”
Where is this chart from?