amNewYork on Thursday, October 2, 2008!
"Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn: City Living among old and new"|Special to amNewYork
"Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn: City Living among old and new""As the F or G train transitions to the elevated tracks after leaving the Carroll Street station, the first thing many straphangers notice are the unusually expansive gardens sprawling out in front of the surrounding brownstones....(edit)
"This unique layout originated in the mind of Richard Butts, who in 1846 envisioned an elegant neighborhood with spacious yards and narrow streets....(edit)
"These 'gardens' -- along with the Revolutionary War veteran Charles Carroll -- would later be the inspiration for the naming of the area during a period of revival in the 1960s....(edit)
Later, in a section called, "THE BUZZ", CG CORD is featured!
"When asked what they love most about their neighborhood, many residents cite Carroll Gardens's historic charm, low-rise buildings and peaceful tree-lined streets....
"Unfortunately, new real estate developments have started to eat away at the area's history and character....
"Developers are attracted to our proximity to Manhattan and old-world charm," said Triada Samaras, co-founder of CORD (Coalition for Respectful Development), a local group that has pushed for landmarking and downzoning.......
(SEE LINK THIS FOR ENTIRE ON-LINE ARTICLE):
http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-city1002,0,5039159.story?page=8)
There is a CG photo gallery at http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-carroll1002-gallery,0,5528198.photogallery
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