People are concerned about having to move from their homes to make way for this stadium. It was all over the local news. From
WABC local news,
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It would also mean the seizure and destruction of 71 existing buildings covering ten acres and some 900 people would lose their homes. Meanwhile, many in the Prospect Heights community have stood up to denounce the plan at public meetings. The most recent was on Monday night.
Mayor Bloomberg has supported the plan. But the project still requires approval from the city and state. Ratner also needs rights from the MTA to build over the Long Island railroad yards off Flatbush Avenue.
This project is a long way off from becoming a reality, but in Prospect Heights, they are already starting the fight. People are very concerned that this neighborhood would be demolished to make way for this new arena.
If things go according to plan, the new arena could take three or more years to build.
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