The number of outstanding questions reflects the size of the population involved, the magnitude of the construction projects the effort entails and the unique nature of building temporary housing for people who live there involuntarily.
Mapping the Future
De Blasio’s Sixth Year in Office Could Feature Three Neighborhood Rezonings
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The mayor in 2015 set a goal of rezoning up to 15 neighborhoods in a drive to create more density and more affordable housing. Five rezonings have passed and at least three are likely to move forward in 2019.
Mapping the Future
Lawsuit Cites Flaws in Environmental Review, Seeks Annulment of Inwood Rezoning
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The challenge contends the Inwood rezoning’s environmental impact study missed important factors such as the impact on preferential rent leases, racial displacement, and minority- and women-owned businesses.
The Ride
East Harlem Braces as Next Phase of 2nd Avenue Subway Nears
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Some East Harlem residents are less optimistic about the prospect of the new stations, and are particularly concerned about the potential disruption caused by their construction, which is estimated to take about nine years.
HOUSING and DEVELOPMENT
Planning Commission OKs Two Bridges Development Plan
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But three members voted no, voicing objections over the plan and the process.
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Foes of Two Bridges Towers Implore Planning Board to Reject Proposal
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As elected officials, community advocates and residents raised questions about the lack of ULURP for the proposed towers, Community Planning Commission members voiced doubts about the accuracy of the city’s environmental reviews.
Mapping the Future
Protest Ahead of Hearing on Proposed Two Bridges Skyscrapers
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Opposition to the towers is vocal, and the oppositions’ strategies are varied: Some want to force a land-use review via legislation, while others are threatening a lawsuit.
Affordable Housing
Council Approves Inwood Rezoning Amid Protest
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Bitterly opposed by many neighborhood residents, the rezoning passed the Council with a single no vote.
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Video: Why People are Protesting the Inwood Rezoning
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Two days before the final City Council vote, hundreds rallied against the plan and several submitted to arrest. What is their argument against the plan that the mayor proposes and the Council looks likely to approve?
HOUSING and DEVELOPMENT
In Council Chambers and a Member’s Office, Voices of Dissent on Inwood Rezoning
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After a Council committee approved the Inwood rezoning, a lawmaker had harsh words for the mayor. And back in the neighborhood, Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez faced protesters occupying his office.
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Inwood Rezoning Sees Major Amendment, Passes First Council Votes
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The controversial ‘Commercial U’ is out, and the rezoning has cleared its subcommittee and committee votes.