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There are some similarities between the community and city rezoning proposals but the differences are important to Bushwick community members who say they have waited for decades for serious public…

BySadef Ali Kully 0Comments

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Feb 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Photo Essay: Meet Gowanus, Ahead of a Possible Rezoning

If passed, the rezoning will reshape a neighborhood that is home to active heavy industry, a vibrant arts scene, major public-housing complexes and a massive Superfund clean-up.

ByAdi Talwar 1Comment

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Apr 2018

With De Blasio Rezonings, City’s Scarce Industrial Land Becomes Scarcer

Industry and neighborhood advocates have concerns about the continuing conversion of industrial land to residential land, but the administration says it is carefully striking balance of ranging city priorities.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 3Comments

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Apr 2017

Economy News

Key Question in Garment District Debate: Where do the Workers Come From?

City Hall and critics argue over whether moving the industry hub to Sunset Park will make life better or worse for workers, and if that will affect companies’ decisions to…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Mar 2017

Economy

City Pushed for More Aggressive Industrial Policy

The de Blasio administration is already taking some of the steps that advocates want to see, but they are hoping for faster action.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 2Comments

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Dec 2016

Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Admin. Eyes New Zoning Tool to Pair Housing and Industry

Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen announced at a conference on Friday that the de Blasio administration will seek a way to create a zoning code that requires manufacturing uses among a…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Nov 2016

Housing and Homelessness

As Gowanus Rezoning Approaches, Owners on Canal’s Banks Looking to Cash In or Stay Put

Everyone who owns property who spoke to City Limits—perhaps with the exception of some artist owners—are exhilarated by the looming prospect of a rezoning. See an interactive map!

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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Jul 2015

Housing and Homelessness

City’s Plan for East New York Tries to Address Gentrification Fears

But there’s still lots of daylight between what the de Blasio administration proposes and what a coalition of local groups and activists wants to see.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

One Bushwick, Two Visions: How Local Leaders’ Rezoning Proposal and the City’s Plan Match Up

Photo Essay: Meet Gowanus, Ahead of a Possible Rezoning

With De Blasio Rezonings, City’s Scarce Industrial Land Becomes Scarcer

Key Question in Garment District Debate: Where do the Workers Come From?

City Pushed for More Aggressive Industrial Policy

De Blasio Admin. Eyes New Zoning Tool to Pair Housing and Industry

As Gowanus Rezoning Approaches, Owners on Canal’s Banks Looking to Cash In or Stay Put

City’s Plan for East New York Tries to Address Gentrification Fears

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