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Developers of the area formerly known as Atlantic Yards have offered few specifics about their plans for Site 5, which could involve a soaring tower and residential space that might…

ByNorman Oder 1Comment

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Jul 2016

ARTS and CULTURE In Depth

After 5 Pointz: Street Art Thrives and Evolves in Uneasy Dance with Development

A developer’s move to close the famous graffiti site in 2013 didn’t kill the street-art scene. It did raise questions about the links and tensions between street art and gentrification.

ByChris Giblin 1Comment

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Jun 2016

In Depth Video

Video: Does Art Matter to a Community Under Threat?

East New York has long faced problems like poverty, disinvestment and crime. Now its worries concern gentrification and displacement. In a neighborhood confronting so many different risks, what role can…

ByMelissa Rose Cooper 1Comment

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Jun 2016

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Intense NYCHA Engagement Effort Could Soften Infill Opposition

The authority has held 40 meetings with residents at two developments targeted for the construction of new housing, talking out principles to guide each project. There are signs the effort…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Jun 2016

Economy

Ideas for Handling L-Train Shutdown Range from Fun to Far-Out

Thinkers are dreaming up engineering solutions to ease the impact or cultural events to capitalize on it, while businesses eye ferries and bus service as potential gap-fillers. See images of…

ByRoshan Abraham 1Comment

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Jun 2016

Uncategorized

CityViews: City Giving Away Land With Little Public Discussion

‘The city is going behind the backs of its most engaged residents to facilitate the construction of a small number of units for people who make much more than average…

ByPaula Segal 0Comments

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Jun 2016

Government Housing and Homelessness

City Plans Database to Track Promises Made During Rezonings

The system would document every commitment that gets made. One matter for debate: What exactly constitutes a commitment?

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Jun 2016

Housing and Homelessness

New Research on How Historic Districts Affect Affordable Housing

A trio of reports out this spring look into density, demographics and development in the city’s landmarked areas.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2016

Housing and Homelessness

City Delays Next Step in Jerome Avenue Rezoning

A release of the draft scope for the latest area targeted by the de Blasio housing plan will be pushed from May to September to allow more community engagement.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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May 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Affordable Housing: How Low Can de Blasio Go?

The administration says it will use subsidies, not zoning, to serve New Yorkers with extremely low incomes. But with all the costs and tradeoffs that entails, how many deeply affordable…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 5Comments

Fuzzy Plans for New Towers at Key Pacific Park Site

After 5 Pointz: Street Art Thrives and Evolves in Uneasy Dance with Development

Video: Does Art Matter to a Community Under Threat?

Intense NYCHA Engagement Effort Could Soften Infill Opposition

Ideas for Handling L-Train Shutdown Range from Fun to Far-Out

CityViews: City Giving Away Land With Little Public Discussion

City Plans Database to Track Promises Made During Rezonings

New Research on How Historic Districts Affect Affordable Housing

City Delays Next Step in Jerome Avenue Rezoning

Affordable Housing: How Low Can de Blasio Go?

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