Community calls Gowanus Canal rezoning idea ‘divisive issue’ among neighbors

The Land Use Committee of Community Board 6 will have a virtual meeting to discuss the rezoning Thursday night.

News 12 Staff

Jun 16, 2021, 9:38 PM

Updated 1,270 days ago

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Cleanup is underway for the Gowanus Canal, which community members say has been polluted for years. Now, they say the idea of rezoning has been a divisive issue among neighbors. 
The Land Use Committee of Community Board 6 will have a virtual meeting to discuss the rezoning Thursday night. 
News 12’s Katie Vasquez speaks to residents on both sides of the issue to get their thoughts.