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#299 The Promenade and Preservation of Brooklyn Heights

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Evolution of St. Anne's Warehouse and Brooklyn Waterfront

St. Anne's Warehouse relocated to an old spice factory in Dumbo in 2001 before moving to a new stage in an old tobacco warehouse in 2015, aligning with the transformation of the Brooklyn waterfront, including the creation of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The area has evolved into a spacious park since 2010, facing controversies and challenges related to infrastructure improvements and the impact on the promenade above the BQE. The cantilevered structure of the promenade was not designed to support current traffic and truck weights.

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