To build the “highest prison in the world”the authorities have arranged the properties located between Center and Baxter Streets, and White and Walker Streets. The block will be occupied almost entirely by the new penitentiary center, which is expected to reach 40 floors and house 1,040 beds. The facilities will have underground parking and a commercial area at street level, according to reports New York Times.
The area is no stranger to penitentiary centers, since in The place where the so-called “highest prison in the world” will be located is what is now called Manhattan Detention Complex, known colloquially as The Tombs., which is a prison that opened its doors in 1838. This space is currently being demolished to make way for the construction of the penitentiary in the form of a skyscraper. Ground preparation is expected to be completed by 2025 and then construction of the new prison will begin.
Neighbors oppose the construction of the world's tallest prison in New York
The residents of Chinatown, in Manhattan, have raised their voices to stop the plan to build a prison in the heart of the urban area. According to the association Welcome to Chinatownthe area has not yet recovered economically from September 11, the closure of Park Row, the current construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and Covid-19, so going through a work of this magnitude is not viable.
Weeks ago, residents of the area started a movement to ask New York City Mayor Eric Adams to stop the construction of the Chinatown megajail. Despite complaints from neighbors, the work has already begun and, with it, the damage to neighboring buildings. Earlier this month it was reported that the Chung Pak senior housing complex, which is on the same block as The Tombs, was damaged during the start of the demolition.
The administrators of the building, which is mostly inhabited by older adults with limited income, reported the appearance of cracks in the building. The neighbors, in addition to sharing the inconvenience of the demolition, have also developed allergies and breathing difficulties due to the dust.in addition to skin problems.
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