The Battle in Brooklyn
18 January 2006 - 12:00pm
New York ACORN's deal with a major private developer to incorporate a higher-than-average number of affordable housing units could provide an unprecedented strategy for collaboration and partnership.
"ACORN was being accused of 'selling out' by supporting a deal that would funnel huge government concessions to a private development that will increase population, burden traffic, alter the Brooklyn skyline and bulldoze many residents through eminent domain condemnations."
"ACORN's members were leery of the Nets arena project, but their overwhelming concern was the lack of affordable housing. Their initial opposition turned to irresistible support after ACORN leaders came up with a plan that members couldn't refuse."
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The Battle in Brooklyn
Source:
Shelterforce Magazine, December 15, 2005
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