‘The next time you’re driving or otherwise find yourself on Bushwick Avenue or Broadway ask yourself, Do I feel safe? Are the streets safe for children and older adults? Would I encourage people to bike or use Citi Bike here?’
The conditions set by the board included 20 acres of public open space, construction of new schools, additional ferry services and making the proposed renovations to the Cromwell recreation center a separate project with its own funding.
‘This is opening up the process in the manner of slashing one’s own wrists.’
Some advocates are now focused on the plan’s implementation, some on making it better and others on suing the city.
Manhattan Community Board 12’s executive committee passed a resolution calling for changes to the de Blasio administration’s proposed rezoning.
‘Inwood NYC will only exacerbate the existing displacement of Northern Manhattan’s working-class immigrant community. ‘
As Manhattan Community Board 12 considers the city’s proposed rezoning, a number of other neighborhood groups are pushing for an alternative plan.
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Both supporters and critics of the rezoning will agree: a lot remains uncertain.
Bronx Coalition for a Community Vision members turned out in full force to the community board hearing to oppose the rezoning, but their local councilmember is feeling increasingly positive.
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