Atlantic Yards

Prefab Steel for Atlantic Yards Towers

The low-cost method of construction on the residential towers of the Atlantic Yards project would be a first for any structure this tall. Sixty percent of it would be constructed off-site at a 20% cost savings.

18 November 2011 - 6:00am

Crain's New York Business

Urban Planning Musical Takes the Stage in Brooklyn

A new musical comedy, "In the Footprint: The Battle Over Atlantic Yards," brings song and dance to the conflict over the redevelopment of the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn. The NY Times reviews it as "fresh, inventive"...and "entertaining."

6 December 2010 - 2:00pm

The New York Times

The Planetizen News Brief - 12/3/09

4:30 minutes (4.13 MB)

Atlantic Yards moves ahead, CityCentre cuts ribbons, and the DOT throws money at buses and streetcars -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

3 December 2009 - 5:00am

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Understanding Atlantic Yards

Katherine Melia explains the relevant points on the Atlantic Yards controversy in Brooklyn for those not embroiled in the controversy over eminent domain, starchitecture, and more.

5 August 2009 - 5:00am

Next American City

Why the Breakdown of Atlantic Yards is a Loss For New York Planning

New York Times architecture critic Nicolai Ouroussoff discusses why the impending breakdown of the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn is a harsh blow to urban planning in New York.

24 March 2008 - 8:00am

The New York Times

Will The Atlantic Yards Project Go Bust?

The slowing economy is causing Forest Ratner to re-think buildout plans for their controversial Atlantic Yards development. New York City history tells us it won't be the first time a large scale project goes the way of the economy.

21 March 2008 - 12:00pm

The New York Times