The Battle in Brooklyn

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.

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January 18, 2006, 12:00 PM PST

By David Gest

"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."

Thanks to David Holtzman

FULL STORY: The Battle in Brooklyn

Thursday, December 15, 2005 in Shelterforce Magazine

Community / Economic Development New York

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