The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is notorious for its century-old filth. Now that the cleanup of the waterway has begun, a thorny question emerges. Who gets to live there?
Source: New York Times
Why the Gowanus Canal Is a Litmus Test for NYC Development
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