Yesterday, parts of the old Domino Sugar factory on the Williamsburg waterfront were landmarked. Here's a quick look at some of the react:
1) "Well, there's still the problem of the vast majority of the site being un-protected and proposed for an ENORMOUS development (i.e. two 30-story towers and two 40-story towers) but this politely hands the mess over to City Planning to deal with."[Historic Districts Council Newsstand]
2) "Ironically, what is arguably the best-known feature of the plant, the large Domino Sugar sign facing the East River, is not a part of the landmark designation, nor the building from which it hangs." [CityRoom]
3) "The designation of the refinery is great news...We are excited that the Domino Sugar Refinery will actually be a part of the New Domino, and not just another branding opportunity." [WPA]
4) "The preservation of the Domino plant is a victory, but it could turn out to be a very bittersweet, if not hollow, one." [GL]