Brooklyn Multifamily Development, Robert Scarano, Brazilian Soccer & Freakonomics
March 5, 2010 by Neil · 2 Comments
What do Brooklyn multifamily architect Bob Scarano and Brazilian soccer players have in common?
Brazilian soccer players have initiated a move they call the paradinha, or “little stop.”
The shooter of the penalty kick executes a paradinha (pronounced par-a-JEEN-ya) when he runs up to the ball, then stops. He will then kick in the air repeatedly, before [...]
Touch A Brooklyn Apartment Building From The Subway…in 1969
February 4, 2010 by Neil · 1 Comment
Once upon a time, the Myrtle Street el train soared from Jay Street-Borough Hall to Metropolitan Avenue-Queens. In 1969, the elevated subway line was dismantled, but not before Theresa King and 1000 other passengers took the last midnight ride. As you can see from the pictures on her website, you could actually stick your arm [...]
NY to Atlantic Yards Developer: Finish By…2035?!
February 1, 2010 by Neil · Leave a Comment
What will happen by 2035?
Muslims will outnumber Christians in Britain.
China will surpass the U.S. economically.
Jerusalem will lose its Jewish majority, if those predictions are accurate.
In addition, 2035 is also the deadline the City and State of New York have given to Forest City Ratner to complete the Atlantic Yards project.
In the event that developer Bruce [...]
