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The de Blasio administration has shown some openness to community land trusts, which offer a promising new approach to providing affordable housing in New York City. Now the Council is…

BySadef Ali Kully 0Comments

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May 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Doubts on the Details of the City’s Bushwick Rezoning Proposal

Some are worried proposed height limits leave too much room for developers, or too little room for homeowners who want to sell. Affordability options and a playground project are also…

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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May 2019

Max & Murphy: Manhattan Beep Challenges Multiple Mayoral Development Moves

From the banks of the East River to a NYCHA development uptown, Gale Brewer has resisted efforts by Bill de Blasio to undertake major development projects without going through ULURP.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: The False Choice Behind the Elizabeth Garden Housing Scheme

‘In spite of this fierce debate, both sides were still asking the same question: Why can’t we just have both, housing and garden?’

ByEddie Panta 1Comment

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Apr 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Memo Reveals Tensions Over City’s Plans for Broadway Junction

The memo lists the coalition’s serious concerns regarding the potential displacement of current residents around Broadway Junction, and states that they are opposed to any rezoning of the area.

ByNick Shaffer 0Comments

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Apr 2019

Housing and Homelessness

As the Sea Rises, Will Resiliency—Rather Than Retreat—Be Enough to Save Waterfront NYC?

New York is taking expensive, multifaceted steps to protect residents from the impacts of sea-level rise. But do those measures stack up to the scale of threat the city faces?

ByNeil deMause 3Comments

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: The Bronx Must Develop Not Just Buildings, But Middle-Class Jobs, Too

‘We’ve noticed how recent rezoning efforts in low-income neighborhoods have failed to benefit long-term residents and community members. Those are disturbing trends the Bronx should make every effort to avoid,…

ByMike Prohaska 1Comment

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Apr 2019

Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

Ever-Shifting Pacific Park Plan Highlights Uncertainty of Big Development Schemes

From the Amazon MOU to the BAM site, alluring menus of public benefits are often dangled as the payoff for large subsidies and lucrative development rights. The project formerly known…

ByNorman Oder 2Comments

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Mar 2019

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: Would a Comprehensive Plan Map a Better Future for NYC?

Gotham Gazette’s Ben Max and Jarrett Murphy from City Limits talk to Pratt Center’s Elena Conte about the possible adoption of comprehensive planning.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2019

Housing and Homelessness

One Year After the Rezoning, Has Jerome Avenue Changed?

The de Blasio administration says it has started to deliver on promises of housing help, street improvements and business assistance. Tenant groups and business advocates, however, say their worries remain.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

Budget Could Boost City’s Nascent Community Land Trust Movement

Doubts on the Details of the City’s Bushwick Rezoning Proposal

Max & Murphy: Manhattan Beep Challenges Multiple Mayoral Development Moves

Opinion: The False Choice Behind the Elizabeth Garden Housing Scheme

Memo Reveals Tensions Over City’s Plans for Broadway Junction

As the Sea Rises, Will Resiliency—Rather Than Retreat—Be Enough to Save Waterfront NYC?

Opinion: The Bronx Must Develop Not Just Buildings, But Middle-Class Jobs, Too

Ever-Shifting Pacific Park Plan Highlights Uncertainty of Big Development Schemes

Max & Murphy: Would a Comprehensive Plan Map a Better Future for NYC?

One Year After the Rezoning, Has Jerome Avenue Changed?

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