Updated: BAM South Approved by City Council

The BAM South development — a multi-million dollar project designed to bring tourism and retail dollars to Fort Greene — has been approved by the City Council.

The development's centerpiece is a 32-story tower in a public plaza that includes a cultural and performance space, retail shops and a new library.

Its approval passed the City Council on Monday morning, as originally reported by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, along with a measure that would keep the Pacific Street Library Branch open.

“I am pleased to again offer my support to BAM South, a project which will offer significant affordable housing to the Fort Greene community," said Council Member Letitia James in a statement. "I have always supported Two Trees’ vision for the project, and I believe it was important to ensure the project included significant community benefits such as increased affordable housing, maintaining the Pacific Street library, a commitment that cultural organizations utilizing the space will reflect the diversity of this community, and assurance that future utilization of the open space includes the input of all stakeholders.”

While an effort on the part of City Councilwoman Letitia James to ensure only union labor was used in construction failed, Two Trees Management has pledged to pay union wages on the job.

The project will be located on a nearly 50,000 square foot lot at Flatbush and Lafayette avenues. 

Among 300 units of housing, 60 will be affordable housing designated units, according to the release.

For more information, check out the Eagle's report here.