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Retreat or Build Out? NYC’s Post-Sandy Development Dilemma
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
With some exceptions, the city’s strategy has been to allow, and sometimes encourage, development in flood-risk areas along with new resiliency measures.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
City Hall in Brooklyn Rolls On; Malliotakis Talks with Tucker: Schedules for Oct. 27
City Limits |
9:00 AM — Lieutenant Governor Hochul highlights need for women in leadership roles at 13th Annual CUNY Women’s Leadership Conference. Hunter College, Kaye Playhouse, 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan. 9:00 AM — Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican nominee for mayor greets voters. 116th Street & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan. 9:00 AM – Small Business Services Commissioner Bishop, […]
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Bill’s Bundler Testifies, Malliotakis Eyes Property Taxes: Campaign Headlines for Oct. 27
Jarrett Murphy |
Plus, the dollar figures on Gov. Cuomo’s past support for the MTA. Or lack thereof.
Bronx
Spared by Sandy, City’s Waterfront Food Hub Prepares for Future Disasters
David Brand |
Five years after Sandy, the city and owners have begun addressing vulnerabilities throughout the sprawling Food Distribution Center, but it remains unclear how resilient the area would be if forced to confront another natural disaster head-on.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: Others Must Learn the Lessons Superstorm Sandy Taught New York
Judi Kende and Laurie Schoeman |
‘Five years in, New York still has work to do before the region can claim to be truly resilient or able to withstand a major hurricane or weather event. But we have learned so much about resilient design, and other cities can in turn learn from us.’
