August?

Atlantic Yards Demolition Update: JRG Cafe Gone

JRG Cafe when it was still open for business "Demolition is underway at 175 Flatbush Avenue (block 1118, lot 6), and 177 Flatbush Avenue (block 1118, lot 5); 177 Flatbush Avenue will likely be completed within this period." From the ESDC construction update. The space where JRG Cafe was, photographed today.

Desktop Day: Push Bike and Brooklyn Sky

The borders of the Vanderbilt Railyards often present the lens with surprising juxtapositions. This desktop-sized image, taken from Atlantic Avenue, is a good example. More and more of these fences are springing up as the Ratnerfication of the area continues apace. Instructions Left-click on the image first to open up the large version. Windows PC: Right-click on the large image and select 'set as desktop background'. You can also right-click and 'save as', then use your desktop properties settings to add the file you just saved and format it how you prefer. There's more info on customising your PC desktop here.

Mac: Macintosh instructions can be found here.

Only the Tallest Will Survive

Here we are looking at part of the Atlantic Yards development footprint, from a building itself slated for demolition.

Target PVC Protest

This afternoon at the Atlantic Center, activists protested against the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in products sold at Target. According to the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ), "The familiar smell of your new Target shower curtain is that of poisonous chemicals being released into your home." CHEJ also alleges Target sells childrens' toys and baby products that contain harmful chemicals. Lauren Hamid (left) handed out flyers stating that "just one PVC bottle can contaminate a recycling load of 100,000 recyclable bottles."