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DCP Approves Rose Plaza

  GREENPOINT-WILLIAMSBURG REZONING  
  BROOKLYN COMMUNITY DISTRICT 01  
March 9, 2010
Crain's New York Business

The Department of City Planning voted 7-5 to approve zoning changes for Rose Plaza. Of the 801 units slated for the project, 160 are for affordable development. The project will also include retail, public, and community spaces. Community Board 1 and Councilman Steve Levin (D) oppose the project, advocating more affordable units. The City Council will vote on Rose Plaza by May.