Final Atlantic Yards Forum

New York, NY —

The final public forum on the controversial Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn was sparsely attended compared to last month's hearing, but it was just as divisive as both sides clashed. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports:

It was a far cry from the nearly 1,000 people who stood in line last month to voice their opinions on Forest City Ratner's mega-development project. But the rhetoric was the same. Supporters - mostly minorities and from low-income backgrounds - said the project will bring good jobs and affordable housing. Opponents - predominantly white and middle class - say the construction of 16 high rises and a sports arena will hurt the environment and destroy their borough of neighborhoods by changing its landscape.

Those who have not yet given their input have until Sept. 29th to submit a written statement. For WNYC, I'm Elaine Rivera.