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Originally Posted by Ahoi
I hope that a casino is never built here (rather in Times Square). They should stick to the original plan (affordable housing). New office space should rather be built on Park Ave, there is still enough demand there. 350, 175 Park Ave and 45 east 45th Street should be just the beginning.
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I don’t understand what people are not getting about the difference between the 2 plans, but it’s basically more commercial space and less condos. That’s it.
- the same number of affordable housing units will be built (which makes it an increase, percentage wise)
- the same amount of seats will be built at the school
- the amount of office space is the same.
As I’ve said, the only thing they cut was the amount of luxury units. And frankly, so what? There will be luxury condos built all over the city. The difference is you can blend that into existing neighborhoods. No neef to make the Hudson Yards any more of a gated community in feel than it already is.
The condos have been a harder sell, and the office has done VERY well for Related. The City foresaw this, which is what the HY is really about.
As far as the NIMBY backlash to casinos, its what they do. People play the lottery and gamble on phones every day. States profit GREATLY from it. If NIMBYsfind it personally objectionable for different reasons, the have the option to boycott the casinos. And any related entertainment or dining venues.