City Councilman Steve Levin (D-33) and developer, Community Preservation Corporation Resources, continued to debate the total number of units, and the number of affordable units, that will be part of the Domino Sugar factory redevelopment. Levin is advocating for 1600 total units, while Community Preservation Corporation Resources would like 2,200 total units.

Councilman Steve Levin (D-Williamsburg) considers the 2,200 units proposed for the Domino site to be out of scale for the neighborhood. The project as currently proposed is supported by Mayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Levin stresses that the transportation infrastructure of the area will need to be greatly enhanced in order to support this proposal.

In a statement, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz expressed support for the Domino Sugar Factory plan and suggested that height limits are incorporated into the project. In addition, Markowitz requested more affordable housing, increased transportation options, a school and a supermarket.

Last week both Mayor Bloomberg (I) and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (D) voiced support for the Domino Sugar redevelopment plan, but obstacles remain. State Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D – Brooklyn) and Councilman Stephen Levin (D – Brooklyn) have both declared their opposition to the plan. The project now passes to review by the City Planning Commission.

On Friday, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (D) approved the $2 billion Domino Sugar redevelopment plan but called for some slight modifications to the project. Markowitz requested that the developer cut back the number of parking spaces available on site, and ensure that affordable housing units are permanently protected.

An editorial in the New York Daily News urged Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (D) to approve the Domino Sugar redevelopment project. The editorial pointed out the numerous benefits of the project, including landmark preservation, the construction of affordable housing units and the creation of a new waterfront park.

In a public statement read at public hearing on Thursday March 11th, Councilman Steve Levin (D-Williamsburg) opposed the Domino Sugar plan. In agreement with Community Board 1's decision, Levin sites the over 6,000 residents that will be added to the site with no provision for an enhanced transportation plan.

City Councilman Steve Levin (D-Brooklyn) expressed concerns over the size of a proposed mixed-use development at the site of the former Domingo sugar factory, saying he does not believe the neighborhood’s infrastructure can absorb the project as proposed. The plan was also rejected by Community Board 1 earlier this week.

On Tuesday March 9th, Community Board 1 voted against the proposed plan for the Domino Sugar Factory in a 23-12 vote. Among several objections to the project was the lack of permanent housing affordability and the lack of a transportation plan for the area to adequately support the added density the project will precipitate.

The Community Preservation Corporation this week defended the density and size of its proposal to redevelop Brooklyn’s old Domino Sugar refinery. Community Board 1 rejected CPC’s plan last week, citing affordability and density concerns.