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Two Councilmembers invited neighborhood stakeholders to draft a rezoning plan. But it could encounter the same misgivings that top-down plans have faced.

BySadef Ali Kully 2Comments

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Jul 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Disney’s Move Shows Public-Private Partnerships Work, Especially in Hudson Square

‘While Disney’s move to Hudson Square was major news, it was also a reminder of the power of partnership and investment in an area with real potential.’

ByEllen Baer 0Comments

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Jul 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Brownfields Plan Could Revive Elements of Scrapped Flushing Rezoning Scheme

But key parts of the rezoning, which was shelved in 2016 over concerns about infrastructure and flight paths, remain off the table.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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Jul 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Councilmember at Center of Inwood Rezoning Process Says Negotiations Continue

Ydanis Rodriguez would not specify which parts of the rezoning were still being negotiated with the city but said he was looking at all options—especially those pertaining to the Commercial…

BySadef Ali Kully 8Comments

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Jul 2018

Justice

Audio: City Limits’ Harry DiPrinzio on ‘The Jail Next Door’

What lessons do the 14 detention facilities already in city neighborhoods have for the debate over where to put new ones? Our reporter and a veteran Bronx advocate weighed in…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Land Use and Development Opinion

CityViews: ‘Open Shop’ Approach to Development Threatens Safety

‘Low-road companies misclassify workers to avoid paying workers’ compensation, claiming that they are ‘independent’ or ‘self-employed’ instead of employees of the company.’

ByCharlene Obernauer 0Comments

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May 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Housing Supply Growing, But Getting Outpaced by Population’s Swell, Jobs Boom

Why are rents climbing even as the number of housing units soars?

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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May 2018

NYCHA Opinion

CityViews: NYCHA’s New Leadership Must Rethink Plans to Develop Private Housing

‘NYCHA is pushing the project forward without listening to us and in violation of our rights under federal law.’

ByIsabelle Davis

ByGeraldine Lawrence

ByKaren Leader

ByPaula Segal 3Comments

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May 2018

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: Former ‘Cuse Mayor Miner Sizes Up Possible Gov Run

The two-term mayor of New York’s fifth-largest city talks about the Eric Schneiderman fallout, her record in City Hall, the connection between voting obstacles and public corruption and whether or…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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May 2018

Housing and Homelessness In Depth