Bruce Ratner
Bruce Ratner is an American real estate developer and businessman known for his significant contributions to urban development in New York City. Born on March 23, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, Ratner is the founder and executive chairman of Forest City Ratner Companies, a real estate development firm. He is perhaps best known for his role in developing the Atlantic Yards project (now known as Pacific Park) in Brooklyn, which includes the Barclays Center arena and a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Ratner's work has been influential in shaping the landscape of New York City, though his projects have also faced controversy and opposition, particularly regarding issues of eminent domain and community impact.