Abigail Savitch-Lew, Author at City Limits

Advocates are continuing to push for the Housing Not Warehousing Act, a package of three bills that would mandate new protocols to identify vacant buildings and land.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 30 minRead time

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Sep 2017

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Second Planning Chief Stresses Ongoing Commitment to Density, Job Growth

Marisa Lago, director of the Department of City Planning as of March, reiterated the administration’s priorities in a speech to the business community.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 6 minRead time

26

Sep 2017

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Alcántara Tries to Substantiate Charges of Racism, Clarifies Position on Rezoning

The northern Manhattan state senator could not produce proof of racist e-mails, but she did have a lot to say about the proposed Inwood rezoning.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 6 minRead time

25

Sep 2017

Government News

Factcheck: Has Councilmember Perkins Ever Participated in Participatory Budgeting?

The answer is no: The program was created after his last term in council.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 6 minRead time

19

Sep 2017

Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Administration Tweaks East Harlem Rezoning, Avoids Major Changes

The Department of City Planning has made some small modifications, but continues to insist on the original density levels and on 25- to 35-story buildings.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 8 minRead time

Abigail Savitch-Lew

Gowanus Coalition Rallies Around Community Center

East Harlem Rezoning Approved by Planning Commission, Moves to City Council

Deadline Extended to Comment on Inwood Rezoning Scope

A Healthy Dialogue, Except on Rezoning, at East Harlem Town Hall

The Jerome Avenue Rezoning: What to Expect in the Weeks Ahead

Is ‘Housing Not Warehousing’ Next?

Second Planning Chief Stresses Ongoing Commitment to Density, Job Growth

Alcántara Tries to Substantiate Charges of Racism, Clarifies Position on Rezoning

Factcheck: Has Councilmember Perkins Ever Participated in Participatory Budgeting?

De Blasio Administration Tweaks East Harlem Rezoning, Avoids Major Changes

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