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The State of Whose City?:
Six Ways to Hear a Speech

Leaders in a variety of endeavors give Mayor Michael Bloomberg both kudos and criticism for the substance of his State of the City speech last week.

Opinion

About 421-A: Needs Reform to Maintain City's Liveability

An activist in housing and economic justice movements, this Episcopal leader argues for deeper change.

Opinion

About 421-A: Extreme Changes Will Slow Building, Progress

New York City’s housing chief says ‘mend it, don’t end it.’

Opinion

SEEKING SMARTS, LEADERSHIP
AND A NEW PLACE AT THE TABLE

Experts in the areas of housing, workforce development, and immigrants’ rights gathered last week to discuss what new elected officials can — and should — do for their fields.

Opinion

THREE NEW YORKERS
REFLECT ON SEPTEMBER 11

Leaders from different areas of civic life gathered days before the anniversary to discuss the terrorist attacks of five years ago and where they leave the city now.

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OPPOSING ATLANTIC YARDS:
'FAILS TO ACCOMPLISH A DELICATE BALANCE'

The president of the Municipal Art Society challenges residents to hold out for the high standards of planning, design, housing — and democratic public process — the city deserves.

Government Opinion

SUPPORTING ATLANTIC YARDS:
'SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH HOUSING IN BROOKLYN'

The executive director of NY ACORN argues that the plan’s superior affordable housing provisions require citizens “to take yes for an answer.”

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