Atlantic Yards is a large and complex proposal, and the BrooklynSpeaks principles are not intended to be a full accounting of all issues concerning the project.

In addition to the issues addressed by the principles, community organizations have also expressed concerns with aspects of Atlantic Yards plan that include

• disruptions during the project's construction;
• increased noise;
• air quality deterioration;
• strain on police, fire and EMS services;
• sewage and storm water runoff; and
• the effect of shadows on surrounding neighborhoods;

as well as other issues.

Several people have asked us to clarify how our principles relate to the proposed construction of an Arena and the potential use of eminent domain in the project. Click here for our response.

Many of the sponsors of BrooklynSpeaks intend to submit comments to the State as part of the environmental review on these and other issues. For more information on submitting comments, click here.