Lessons from Greenpoint's Rezoning
A significant portion of Brooklyn's waterfront was opened to high-rise residential buildings 20 years ago.
Olivia Kozlowski, a 38-year-old fashion stylist, has witnessed the transformation of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, from a Polish enclave to a posh destination.
She can go block by block, telling stories of displacement.
- New high-rise residential towers replaced warehouse spaces along the East River.
- Rising rents pushed out beloved neighbors from pre-war apartment buildings and row houses.
Kozlowski worries about her ability to stay in the neighborhood where she grew up.
Author's summary: Greenpoint's rezoning 20 years ago offers lessons for NYC's next mayor.
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