Atlantic Yards Loses Green Roof for Arena, 2016 Completion Date

By
Matthew Schuerman
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Forest City Ratner, the company developing the 22 acres over Brooklyn's Atlantic railyards , says it needs two more years to finish the massive arena and high rise project. It's pushing back its completion date from 2016 to 2018, this as critics continue to wonder whether developer Bruce Ratner has the financing he needs to do the job.

The news came during a roll-out of a redesign of the first phase of the Atlantic Yards, which includes the basketball arena, and two buildings. WNYC's Matthew Scheuermann discusses the changes with All Things Considered host Amy Eddings.

New images of the planned Atlantic Yards project from Gehry Partners

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

Profile Image
Matthew Schuerman

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

How Big Tech Lost the Midterms

The Brian Lehrer Show |

Postcards: Globetrotting, Time-traveling Notes of Love and Adventure; Remembering the 'Godfather of Techno,' Juan Atkins

All Of It with Alison Stewart |

Where Are We on the Autocrat-O-Meter Now?

Plus, the midterm success of the religious left.
On the Media |

Pete Buttigieg on the Democrats’ Sweep of Congress, and Where They Go from Here

The former Transportation Secretary, who is a likely Presidential contender, talks about how a Democratic Congress will try to make an impact, even with an angry lame-duck President.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |
YOU ARE ONLINE