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Down Town Brooklyn A Report to the Comptroller of the City of New York on Sites for Public Buildings and the Relocation of the Elevated Railroad Tracks now in Lower Fulton Street, Borough of Brooklyn

By N.Y.). Committee of Ten Brooklyn (New York

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A group proposes big changes to a city's downtown area, envisioning new buildings and relocated train tracks that aim to boost community pride and promote urban growth.

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2010-07-15
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"Down Town Brooklyn" by N.Y.). Committee of Ten Brooklyn (New York is a document from 1913 that lays out suggestions for making Brooklyn better by improving city planning and moving train tracks. It talks about the importance of building new public buildings like courthouses and city halls to help downtown grow and make people proud of their community. The report looks at different ideas for where to put these buildings and how to change roads and train lines to make everything work well together. The writers think about how much each plan would cost and whether it would really help Brooklyn become a lively place for people to live and visit, aiming to bring together useful and beautiful design so the borough thrives.

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