Yonkers Developer Ruins Neighborhood
Written by Ardina Seward
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The controversial developer of the Glenwood Power Plant shelved her bid last week to convert a JFK Marina green space into a parking lot. Community groups rallied to protect the cherished space and the developer, Lela Goren, respectfully bowed out from her proposal. This was a great example of community working together.
However, a few minutes away, yet another battle for green space is looming. A vacant lot located at the corner of 1 Willow Place and Warburton Avenue, was recently purchased. The new owner allegedly plans to build an apartment complex. But in the interim, the property has become a storage space for several cars and landscaping equipment. Trees and grass were ripped out converting the lot into a large, dirt eyesore.