Abigail Savitch-Lew, Author at City Limits

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Missed our spirited panel debate with three experts on rezonings and the affordability crisis? You can now watch it from your McMansion or closet.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Clash of Opinions on De Blasio’s Approach to Rezoning

At a panel discussion hosted by City Limits, experts split over the premise and impact of the mayor’s housing and rezoning plan. But they agreed that the planning process could…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 7 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Details Emerge—and Doubts Remain—About Potential Inwood Rezoning

The de Blasio administration embraced a key demand of community stakeholders: that parts of the area be rezoned to protect the current context. But worries remains about what’s planned for…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 15 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness

The High-Income Neighborhoods the City Could Look to Rezone

The de Blasio administration has mostly focused on low-income communities of color as it seeks to rezone and, it says, expand affordable housing and improve quality of life. Are there…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 27 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness

More Than Two Sides to Talk About Potential Rezoning in East Harlem

Supporters of the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan say their rezoning proposal is not just better than the city’s, but also superior to the option of not rezoning at all.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 9 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness News

Draft Housing Plan for East Harlem Frustrates Stakeholders

East Harlem Neighborhood Plan participants said it was disappointingly vague, and others said it won’t be enough to counter rezoning displacement pressures.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 19 minRead time

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Opponents of Any East Harlem Rezoning Seek a Voice in the Debate

While some East Harlem stakeholders are negotiating with the administration to improve a rezoning plan for East Harlem, others continue to resist any rezoning altogether.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 31 minRead time

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Apr 2017

Housing and Homelessness News NYCHA

Next NYCHA Infill Site To Add More Units to Two Bridges Neighborhood

The Lower East Side waterfront, already grappling with five proposed luxury towers, will now also get a mixed-income development on public housing land.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 3 minRead time

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Apr 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Late Addition to Rockaway Plan Stirs Concerns at Queens BP Hearing

At eight o’clock the night before Melinda Katz’s hearing, the de Blasio administration announced changes to the rezoning.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 10 minRead time

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Apr 2017

Economy News

Key Question in Garment District Debate: Where do the Workers Come From?

City Hall and critics argue over whether moving the industry hub to Sunset Park will make life better or worse for workers, and if that will affect companies’ decisions to…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 10 minRead time

Abigail Savitch-Lew

VIDEO: Vicki Been, Moses Gates and Tom Angotti Debate De Blasio’s Rezonings

Clash of Opinions on De Blasio’s Approach to Rezoning

Details Emerge—and Doubts Remain—About Potential Inwood Rezoning

The High-Income Neighborhoods the City Could Look to Rezone

More Than Two Sides to Talk About Potential Rezoning in East Harlem

Draft Housing Plan for East Harlem Frustrates Stakeholders

Opponents of Any East Harlem Rezoning Seek a Voice in the Debate

Next NYCHA Infill Site To Add More Units to Two Bridges Neighborhood

Late Addition to Rockaway Plan Stirs Concerns at Queens BP Hearing

Key Question in Garment District Debate: Where do the Workers Come From?

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