The Afternoon Wrap: Friday
The Staten Island borough president sent a letter to Governor Paterson about turning the former Fresh Kills landfill into a wind farm that could power up to 5,000 homes. [City Room]
In honor of Grand Theft Auto IV hitting the market this August, Gridskipper has drawn up a map of the best spots in the city for fans to pay homage to the super-violent video game. [Gridskipper]
Congestion pricing opponents are cold-calling New Yorkers and playing automated messages questioning the reliability of the MTA to drum up last minute allies before Mayor Bloomberg's plan is voted on next week. [Gothamist]
In light of all the controversy, the Toll Brothers received a surprisingly mild reception from Brooklyn's Community Board 6 last night after they unveiled plans (rendering above) to develop along the Gowanus Canal. [Brownstoner]
Bruce Ratner took yet another hit today when Home Depot announced it is rethinking its move to Forest City's shopping complex in Harlem, even though it already signed the lease. [Crain's]
Hee, Hee: A giant metallic penis, outlined in hot pink has been drawn on a wall above a one-story building at 10th and Fourth. [Jeremiah's Vanishing New York]
Con Edison is the fifth most trustworthy large-cap company in America according to a Forbes survey. [Forbes]
Finally: This Sunday The Observer hosts a luxury living showcase of dozens of new residential developments. One stop (home) shop! And free drinks! At the Puck Building! [Observer via Curbed]
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Such artist license in use here, shame, shame.
When did Toll add the other side of the canal to their project?
The drawing shows a jogging path on the east side. How will toll build that? Also the water is shown much wider than it actually is (100 feet across).
Seems tha the artist used a lake as their water model, just look at that eaven water level.
Tide swings moves water level on the canal up and down 6 feet, two times a day. They should show the rendering with both water levels.