Despite Protests, Atlantic Yards Project Continues

The controversial Atlantic Yards project brings out a slew of protestors. They're opposing the construction of a new basketball arena for the Nets, a new conference center and condominums. CBS 2's Steve Bartelstein reports.

The controversial Atlantic Yards project brings out a slew of protestors. They're opposing the construction of a new basketball arena for the Nets, a new conference center and condominums. CBS 2's Steve Bartelstein reports.

A dean street resident speaks his mind at the last public hearing for the Atlantic Yards project. 9/18/06

Opponents of the Atlantic Yards project mounted another court challenge today to block the massive project from going forward.

No single event will have a more drastic and long-lasting impact on Brooklyn that the Atlantic Yards Project, proposed by nationally-known developer Bruce Ratner and designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. If built, it would be the densest development in the United States. And yet, this project has circumvented customary financial disclosures, escaped community input, and leapfrogged environmental protections. The public has been misled to believe that the Atlantic Yards proposal was a done deal since the day it was announced. Isabel Hill's documentary, BROOKLYN MATTERS, reveals the fuller truth about the project and highlights how a few powerful men have disregarded planning principles and manipulated a desperate need for jobs and affordable housing in the community to push their interests forward.

Opponents of the Atlantic Yards project will mount another court challenge today to block the massive project from going forward.

Opponents of the Atlantic Yards project mounted another court challenge Thursday to block the massive project from going forward.

Several elected officials and community groups gathered Thursday to demand an independent study for the Atlantic Yards project.

Developer Bruce Ratner says the Atlantic Yards project is moving forward -- and he's vowing to break ground on a basketball arena this year.

The Brooklyn Atlantic Yards redevelopment project is now officially underway. Crews began tearing down parts of 800 Pacific Street today. CBS 2's John Metaxas was there and has more from downtown Brooklyn.