According to the New York Sun [1], construction for the Brooklyn Bridge Park began on Monday. The Park is set to stretch from Brooklyn Heights to DUMBO, a length of 1.3 miles, and an area of 85 acres. The project is being overseen by Skanska USA [2]
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[1] http://www.nysun.com/article/70469
[2] http://www.skanska.com/