GreeneHousers Spruce Up Corner Lot
On Saturday, some residents of the GreeneHouse Condominium chipped in to turn a neighboring vacant lot into an Asian-inspired garden. The garden was designed by Jonathan Truong and planted by a group of volunteers. And guess who picked up the tab? The sponsors. GMAP
On Saturday, some residents of the GreeneHouse Condominium chipped in to turn a neighboring vacant lot into an Asian-inspired garden. The garden was designed by Jonathan Truong and planted by a group of volunteers. And guess who picked up the tab? The sponsors. GMAP
If anyone is in that building, could please lobby to change the new outdoor lighting? Stalag 17 had more ambiance.
I live around the corner and I’m thrilled with the improvements — thanks, Greenhouse folks. Was the gate mandatory? It’s my only complaint, ugly from the outside and probably the inside too.
I walked by the plot on the way to voting today. I like the new trees. Thanks Greenehousers. That gate with a shiny padlock looks mighty tempting.
Re landmarks: We haven’t had to go through any landmark review. The lot was exempt, which is how the developers were able to build a high-rise among the brownstones. I would assume, and hope, that any new construction on our property would be reviewed by the comission.
In the spring we plan to work on the tree boxes surrounding the building, and I’m sure there will be regulations we’ll have to follow.
2:05 here. My point was that there is no need for a public park there given the amenity across the street. I agree with the poster who told me I needed a lesson in urban planning (where? in the wood shed? you and how many urban planners? Please honey keep it civil.) that an empty spot at a corner adds little. In my opinion it would have been better to maintain the street wall. I have a similar feeling about the “community garden” on Dekalb across from Fort Greene Park. It would be better to develop it and use the tax moneys to support true public parks.
Nobody here hates the residents, most just wish for better developers and architects.
I live on the next block. We are happy you are all taking part in our community. It is OUR community — not ours and theirs. WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD! The fact that people (myself included) woudl have preferred the developer to have done a better architectural plan for the exterior doesn’t mean we have anything at all against our new neighbors. One of the most amazing thing about Fort Greene is that it inspires people to get involved and make the community an even better place. You don’t need to take a vote on whether people like what you are doing with your building. You are obviously doing what you think is best for the area. One question though…do you guys have to go through landmarks to get stuff done on your building or are you exempt because the site wasn’t landmarked. I always wondered how that works. Keep up the fixing up. Clearly the developers had no clue about landscaping.
After all that have been said and done regarding the Greene House Condos on this blog, I feel sorry for those that still resent the fact that there is a condo built on an empty lot that was onced filled with trash and rubble. I hope that those people don’t go to bed with their partner feeling resentful and full of spite. As a member of the community and of the Greene House Condos, I have seen and talked to many that are opposed to the Condo as well as those that are happy to see a vacant lot turned into a beautiful garden and welcoming the residents with warmth. I doubt that the garden will be “atrocious”, it is part of the community and we all should respect that. As for the blogger who mentioned swinging the wrecking ball on the Condo itself-how will you feel if someone said that your home should be demolished?
I think it’s the same developer for the Clinton Court that was discussed earlier in this blog.
It seems that he is not fully committed to deliver a well product after he cashed out from the condos.