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https://focusgn.com/opposition-mount...asino-proposal

Opposition mounts against Wynn NYC casino proposal
The proposal includes plans for a 1,180-foot apartment tower


07/12/24

Alan van Capelle, executive director of the nonprofit, said the proposed 200-foot skyscraper near the western end of the High Line would look like stacked Costco warehouses and obstruct views.

Critics also argue that the casino would generate strong winds and cast long shadows that could negatively impact on local businesses.

https://www.playny.com/high-line-lau...rn-rail-yards/

The High Line, a nonprofit organization and a public park in Manhattan, launched a campaign this week to ensure that the Wynn New York City project on the Western Rail Yards essentially does not happen.

In a press release, High Line noted that its campaign would make sure that any development “protects the iconic nature and experience” of the area.

The Wynn casino proposal, however, “would negatively impact the experience of millions of visitors and obstruct important and iconic views from the High Line.”

According to the release, “scores of community leaders and grassroots supporters” have joined the campaign, including co-op board members, block association presidents, and tenant leaders.

Sally Greenspan, president of the Council of Chelsea Block Associations, underscored the “serious housing crisis” faced by Chelsea, one that will not be solved with the proposed Wynn New York City project that will feature an 80-story hotel tower with the gaming facility, another tower for apartments, and a third tower for offices, all surrounding a 5.6-acre park.

“Chelsea needs more housing, not more office space and CCBA opposes the potential inclusion of a casino,” Greenspan said in the press release. “CCBA supports the Protect the High Line campaign to get the Rail Yards plan back on track.”