NEW YORK CITY-The New York City Council in approving a 32-residential tower project in Fort Greene on Tuesday has ensured that the Brooklyn Public Library's Pacific Branch near Barclay's Center remains open, at least for the short term.
City Councilwoman Letitia James, whose district includes the tower site, insisted on maintaining the Pacific branch as part of any deal for the tower. James says the agreement included a provision that the council must approve any disposition of the building, according to the New York Times.
“It has become clear that the neighborhood highly values that branch and its historic building,” Jeremy Soffin, a spokesman for the Brooklyn Public Library, states. “B.P.L. is committed to working with elected officials and community stakeholders to develop an appropriate plan for the Pacific Street building through an open community process. The plan will acknowledge the needs of the library and the community. This plan could include maintaining some or all of the Pacific Street building and continuing to provide library service and programming for children in the community.” See story in the New York Times.
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