22 Jun 2009 Uncategorized A Matter Of Interpretation: How Will Court View J-51? Tax breaks for landlords and rent rates for thousands of tenants hang in the balance as a high court decision is awaited. ByNicholas Jahr12 minRead time
05 Jan 2009 Economy Government Housing and Homelessness All Together Now: Toward A Better Land Use Process An expert in local “progressive community-based planning” explains what that means and how to do it. ByNicholas Jahr13 minRead time
21 Jul 2008 Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Maybe Beloved Shops Don't Have To Disappear A range of ideas is proffered to stall the trend of older businesses’ extinction – though it could be too late for one block in Chelsea. ByNicholas Jahr15 minRead time
23 Jun 2008 Uncategorized Paying Today's Rent Leaves Little To Spare The burden of rent is bringing the status of the ‘near-poor’ closer to that of the poor. ByNicholas Jahr12 minRead time
19 May 2008 ARTS and CULTURE Economy Housing and Homelessness Why 'The Other Half' Lived — And Lives On A book explores the ideology and influence of Jacob Riis. ByNicholas Jahr10 minRead time