Project Gutenberg 2010-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 216 Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.). Committee of Ten Down Town Brooklyn A Report to the Comptroller of the City of New York on Sites for Public Buildings and the Relocation of the Elevated Railroad Tracks now in Lower Fulton Street, Borough of Brooklyn Produced by Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Down Town Brooklyn" by N.Y.). Committee of Ten Brooklyn (New York is a report detailing proposed urban development and infrastructure changes in Brooklyn, focusing on public buildings and the relocation of elevated railroad tracks. This publication was created during the early 20th century, specifically in 1913, and addresses topics such as municipal planning, civic improvements, and the importance of enhancing the downtown area to foster growth and civic pride. The report outlines various plans for the location and construction of new public buildings, including a courthouse and municipal building, while considering the overall impact on the downtown district. The committee discusses the necessity of related infrastructure improvements, such as widening streets and relocating train tracks, to create a cohesive architectural environment. Each plan presented is critiqued regarding its cost and potential benefits, emphasizing the need for careful economic planning and a vision that strengthens Brooklyn's identity as a vibrant and engaging borough within New York City. The recommendations aim to unite the distinct factors of urban planning to create a functional and aesthetic civic center that enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Railroads, Elevated -- New York (State) -- New York Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- History F106 TF Text Category: History - American Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Architecture 87406 2025-10-13T11:37:43.014883 text/html 83870 2010-07-15T15:44:58 text/html 1089284 2025-10-13T11:37:50.403755 application/epub+zip 1086634 2025-10-13T11:37:46.768742 application/epub+zip 90601 2025-10-13T11:37:44.765771 application/epub+zip 1224931 2025-10-13T11:37:52.509219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1212557 2025-10-13T11:37:48.906777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105937 2022-09-15T08:20:30.989716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72472 2025-10-13T11:37:42.651777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72637 2010-07-15T15:44:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72626 2010-07-15T15:44:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20713 2025-10-13T11:37:52.640221 application/rdf+xml 13129 2025-10-13T11:37:45.394796 image/jpeg 3336 2025-10-13T11:37:45.138776 image/jpeg 24277 2010-07-15T15:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 1024466 2010-07-15T15:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 24261 2010-07-15T15:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 1098427 2025-10-13T11:37:43.053954 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog