MTOPP retained Scalar Architect to perform an independent shadow study analysis for the Franklin Avenue project. Their findings found that the buildings would cast over three hours of shadows on the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and five hours of shadows on the Jackie Robinson Playground. Given the potentially adverse affects of Read more…
Please find below the affidavit of Julio Salcedo-Fernandez from Scalar Architecture firm. This was submitted as part of the evidence in the lawsuit Boyd vs Cumbo Index # 1518/19.
The Mandatory Inclusionary Text Amendment was voted in by the City Council in the Spring of 2016, despite 52 out of 59 community boards voting it down. Most boards felt this was simply a massive give away to developers. The way the Mayor got the City Council to vote against Read more…
Zoning Loopholes There are always ways to get around zoning laws and the most common is called a variance. This is an action where an owner will approach the city and say hey, I need to do this… but the law says I can’t, but if I can’t do this….. I Read more…