As I wrote in December 2012 (!): “Atlantic Yards ‑ for now, an arena, with one tower slated to start construction on Dec. 18 ‑ should serve as a reminder that, as such complicated deals evolve, the public interest requires constant vigilance.” https://t.co/ZVUHdGQbeA Still true.

What I Noticed at the Barclays Center https://t.co/7fHp5N3dls "The Fighting Spirit of Brooklyn" (via Modelo), a Coney Island boardwalk homage (!), and the obscured Meditation Room. (Authenticity?) Plus unsurprisingly pricey concessions. + some Markowitzian homage

While Ant International was said to be supporting the "future of New York," it's seems unlikely the investment is aimed to bolster access to the "Asia-Pacific digital wallet community." It seems more about brand building & reputation building. No $ figures announced, btw. 2/2

Synergy! As NY Liberty named world's most valuable women's team, a new partnership with Alipay+, owned in part by Joe Tsai-led Alibaba. https://t.co/XE444HW36L Plus Liberty star Ionescu signs deal w/Alipay parent (as salary supplement?) h/t @ClassicJpow + @NetsDaily 1/2

Can Public-Private Development Projects Be Fixed? Well, maybe. https://t.co/zPDxEzOal5 But it requires better monitoring, new procedures (approve in phases?), & better execution. Plus, legislators & the public must step up. The press, too. #AtlanticYards @BklynSpeaks

Last night, expert panelists offered a broad set of perspectives on how public-private development can better serve the public. If you missed the discussion, watch it at https://t.co/gDrsbr2Hj6. #AtlanticYards #BMT @EmpireStateDev @GovKathyHochul @ZohranKMamdani

Previewing Panel on "How to Fix Public-Private Development" https://t.co/l3m7O6VkiZ One of the panelists wrote "No More Atlantic Yards!" Well, some things might be done now, but it takes political will. @BklynSpeaks @thecityclubny

Good distillation by Jessy Edwards for Hell Gate. Here's my longer take on the Atlantic Yards meeting https://t.co/JjsST5Rn1Q

Workshop on Atlantic Yards public realm, retail, & community facilities crowdsources input, but some big gaps https://t.co/JjsST5Rn1Q Would "signature open space" be "transformative," given boost in apartments? How long would it take? What about loading docks, parking issues,

Atlantic Yards Digest & Workshop Preview https://t.co/dqBJuRUIbb Bigger buildings, more open space proposed. Design changes aimed to speed construction. Doubts about affordability. What public resources sought? Tonight, public input on streetscape, retail, etc.

Looking at ownership transfers for Vanderbilt Yard parcels that now involve "Brooklyn Ascending" entities. https://t.co/Q6Wev8Pibh Plus: a key role for Fortress? Complex Atlantic Yards ownership stakes. #AtlanticYards

At Atlantic Yards advisory board meeting, new focus on affordable housing https://t.co/1Vt8aSt8rS Negotiator of original ACORN housing deal points to unmet promises regarding level of affordability and family-sized units. What are the costs to make it work?

Brooklyn Ascending everywhere? https://t.co/aoYOWjPYrI In complex Atlantic Yards ownership structure, at least ten LLCs have "Brooklyn Ascending" in their name. Start with Brooklyn Ascending LandCo.

To increase capacity, second Atlantic Yards workshop Dec. 8, on streetscape and public realm, sustainability and resiliency, & community serving retail and facilities, has been moved to the Barclays Center practice court . Sign up here: https://t.co/Qud3WA1Nw1

As developers propose much larger buildings for Atlantic Yards, their renderings distort reality https://t.co/5xfRbNikwK Images downplay proposed changes while inflating what's been approved. The claimed 20% increase in bulk translates to 46% at the railyard but 71% at five

Questions for the upcoming Atlantic Yards meeting https://t.co/oIgTioX0vz Was the "Feasible Alternative" depicted feasibly? (Not quite. See below.) Do new developers seek just a 20% increase in bulk, & should they get it for free? Why no plans for lower-income units?

Barclays Center releases December 2025 event calendar: 13 ticketed events, including six concerts, plus women's college hoops tourney. No NYE show. https://t.co/GLw30Qq1JY

Who owns what in Atlantic Yards? What are the project's real variables?) https://t.co/C399McBKtE When I asked about ownership, I got the runaround. Previously, a risky structure undermined the project. Plus: doesn't public investment require more financial transparency?

Important panel Dec. 15 set to address Atlantic Yards & Brooklyn Marine Terminal projects. As my link points out, the evidence since NYS failure to enforce #affordablehousing penalties for #AtlanticYards is even more concerning @thecityclubny

Atlantic Yards CDC agenda: update on community engagement and a presentation from the development team. https://t.co/QmhxdJVaAI This time, questions for them?

Thanks to @bennkeel for updated graphics #affordablehousing #AtlanticYards @Brownstoner @brooklynpaper @BklynSpeaks @JoAnneSimonBK52 @CMShahanaHanif @JabariBrisport @Bobby4Brooklyn @CMCrystalHudson @BKBPReynoso @leahfrombklyn @mhanymanagement