Abigail Savitch-Lew, Author at City Limits

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Brooklyn’s District 15 is trying to chart a new path toward equity with an ambitious plan to end admissions screens for middle schools. The reaction to the plan highlights the…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 31 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Much Dread, Some Hope at Inwood Rezoning Community Discussion

Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez’s community meeting on Sunday came midway through the public review procedure through which the Inwood rezoning will be approved or disproved.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 15 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness News

Brewer Votes No With Conditions on Inwood Rezoning

Her decision is non-binding, but sends a message to the de Blasio administration that EDC’s plans for Inwood requires substantial changes.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 10 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Economy Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development News

East New Yorkers Set Forth Visions for Transit Hub Redevelopment

Residents want to ensure the development around Broadway Junction results in good jobs and amenities for local residents without exacerbating displacement.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 8 minRead time

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Apr 2018

News

Jumaane Williams, East Flatbush Residents Call for Contextual Rezoning

East Flatbush joins the list of neighborhoods where residents say they’re facing an onslaught of out-of-character development.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 9 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness News

Map: Near Potential Long Island City Rezoning, Fate of Waterfront Draws Concern

While the Long Island City rezoning study has been moving slowly, there have been controversial developments both west and east of the study area.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 18 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness News

City Must Tackle Barriers to Career-Track Jobs in Construction, Advocates Say

The De Blasio administration has expanded partnerships with unions and amped up construction safety requirements, but advocates say the city could go farther to ensure low income residents access real…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 27 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness News

East New York Mitchell-Lama Complex Sues Feds, City, Landlord in Federal Court

The city says the Bloomberg-era preservation deal at Linden Plaza resulted in prolonged affordability. The tenants: widespread displacement.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 8 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness News

Vibrant Opposition at BP’s Inwood Rezoning Hearing

Most speakers called on the Borough President to vote no to the proposed Inwood rezoning, saying it would exacerbate displacement and tax local infrastructure.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 10 minRead time

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Apr 2018

Education Housing and Homelessness News

Council Report Lays Out Agenda to Address NYC’s Segregation

The report interrogates the meaning of integration in a gentrifying city and sets out 12 policy recommendations related to housing, schools and infrastructure.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 7 minRead time

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Ambitious Brooklyn School Desegregation Plan Stirs Excitement, Faces Hurdles

Much Dread, Some Hope at Inwood Rezoning Community Discussion

Brewer Votes No With Conditions on Inwood Rezoning

East New Yorkers Set Forth Visions for Transit Hub Redevelopment

Jumaane Williams, East Flatbush Residents Call for Contextual Rezoning

Map: Near Potential Long Island City Rezoning, Fate of Waterfront Draws Concern

City Must Tackle Barriers to Career-Track Jobs in Construction, Advocates Say

East New York Mitchell-Lama Complex Sues Feds, City, Landlord in Federal Court

Vibrant Opposition at BP’s Inwood Rezoning Hearing

Council Report Lays Out Agenda to Address NYC’s Segregation

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