The Javits Convention Center renovation project, which was originally proposed under former Governor Pataki, was recently approved by the Public Authorities Control Board.

Atlantic Yards Developer Forest City Ratner (FCR) explained to City officials that the true vision for the Nets basketball arena was not accurately represented in the designs released by the media last month. Despite cost limitations, FCR aims to align the project with its original goals of constructing an arena that features top-notch architecture and design.

In the past, City officials have frequently stated that eminent domain would not be used for taking privately owned land for the Coney Island development plan.

22 acres of new parks that were planned to replace old open space taken during the new Yankee Stadium construction are being delayed. Bronx Parks Commissioner Hector Aponte stated that the parks are expected for completion near the end of 2010. Originally, the new parks were expected to be open by summer 2009.

City officials recently presented an alternative to placing the Gowanus Canal on the Superfund site list under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The alternative proposal would have the Army Corps of Engineers conduct their own study and clean up of the site but still funded by the federal government.