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A History Of Brooklyn Bridge Park: How A Community Reclaimed And Transformed New York City'S Waterfront
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By The 1970S, The Brooklyn Piers Had Become A Wasteland On The New York City Waterfront. Today, They Have Been Transformed Into A Stunning Park That Is Enjoyed By Countless Brooklynites And Visitors From Across New York City And Around The World. A History Of Brooklyn Bridge Park Recounts The Grassroots, Multivoiced, And Contentious Effort, Beginning In The 1980S, To Transform Brooklyn'S Defunct Piers Into A Beautiful, Urban Oasis. The Movement To Resist Commercial Development On The Piers Reveals How Concerned Citizens Came Together To Shape The Future Of Their Community.After Winning A Number Of Battles, Park Advocates, Stakeholders, And Government Officials Collaborated To Create A Thoroughly Unique City Park That Takes Advantage Of The Water And The 'Manhattan Skyline, Combining An Innovative Design With Vibrant Cultural Programming. From Start To Finish, This History Emphasizes The Contributions, Collaborations, And Spirited Disagreements That Made The Planning And Construction Of Brooklyn Bridge Park A Model Of Natural Urban Development And Publicprivate Partnership. The Book Includes Interviews With Brooklyn Residents, Politicians, Activists, Urban Planners, Landscape Architects, And Other Key Participants In The Fight For The Park. The Story Of Brooklyn Bridge Park Also Speaks To Larger Issues Confronting All Cities, Including The Development Of Postindustrial Spaces And The Ways To Balance Public And Private Interests Without Sacrificing Creative Vision Or Sustainable Goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Brooklyn Bridge Park'? A: The book focuses on the grassroots efforts and community involvement in transforming Brooklyn's defunct piers into Brooklyn Bridge Park, highlighting the collaboration between citizens, government officials, and advocates.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Brooklyn Bridge Park' is Nancy Webster.
- Q: When was 'A History of Brooklyn Bridge Park' published? A: 'A History of Brooklyn Bridge Park' was published on October 11, 2016.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A History of Brooklyn Bridge Park' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Urban & Land Use Planning.
- Q: Does the book include interviews? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with Brooklyn residents, politicians, activists, and urban planners involved in the park's development.
- Q: What key themes are discussed in this book? A: Key themes include community activism, public-private partnerships, and the transformation of urban spaces.
- Q: Is there a focus on environmental issues in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses how the park's development addresses larger environmental issues and the balance between public and private interests.