Abigail Savitch-Lew, Author at City Limits

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Report: Rents Rose, But So Did Poverty

Rates of poverty and poverty concentration have increased in New York City after an earlier decline, according to the Furman Center—and some neighborhoods considering a rezoning experienced increased poverty and…

ByAmelia Spittal

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ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 13 minRead time

Public Advocate Pushes for More Leniency in Housing Lottery

Though the De Blasio administration has taken steps to reduce barriers to the affordable housing lottery, a report by the public advocate argues that reforms must go farther.

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Government Housing and Homelessness

Council Challenger Demands Speedy Vote on Bedford Union Armory

Challenger Ede Fox is demanding that Councilmember Laurie Cumbo push the community board, borough president and others to fast-track ULURP consideration of a controversial development proposal so voters can see…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 18 minRead time

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Data: Deep Housing Risks in Neighborhoods Facing Rezonings

A new chart shows the kind of factors that can undermine a neighborhood’s affordability, and many of the neighborhoods facing a rezoning already suffer the most risks.

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Southern Boulevard Stakeholders Unsure of Planning Process Parameters

City Planning says it’s been up front with the community that a rezoning is a possibility. But some wonder if it’d more accurate to say it’s a near certainty.

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De Blasio Admin. Report on Housing Options Irks Advocates

The city promised to produce a study exploring housing tools besides mandatory inclusionary zoning. But its long-awaited report is devoted solely to knocking down an idea promoted by housing advocates.

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Propuesta de rezonificación abre intenso debate sobre el futuro de East Harlem

La propuesta de rezonificación de East Harlem del Departamento de Planificación Urbana entró en el proceso de revisión pública de siete meses de duración.

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ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 5 minRead time

Major Hearing Tuesday on East Harlem Rezoning

The ULURP process for the de Blasio administration’s rezoning proposal hits a key milestone this week.

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