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‘The mayor’s commission’s proposal misses the mark, but the Council’s commission should propose steps that would both strengthen the boards’ technical capacity and maintain their independence from City Hall. ‘

ByTom Waters 1Comment

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Oct 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Proposed Mega Towers an Affront to Lower East Side Residents

‘Building supertall finger buildings that allow high sales prices based on the views they let inhabitants own hurts neighborhoods by blocking light and air from other buildings and public streets.’

ByDaisy Echevarria

ByPaula Z. Segal 0Comments

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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

Housing and Homelessness In Depth NYCHA

Gowanus is a Test of Whether NYC’s Best Attempt at Inclusive Planning Goes Far Enough

The city’s framework leaves big questions to answer, forces major issues off the table altogether, and triggers legitimate doubts about the unintended consequences of a rezoning. It also could be…

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Jul 2018

Health Opinion

CityViews: Dear NYC, Here are 10 Ideas for a Fairer, Healthier Future

‘New York City, known as one of the cultural epicenters of the world, modernizes with the times, but often at the cost of smaller, community-based initiatives.’

ByPaul Benson

ByAnna Lu

BySelwyn Rocha 0Comments

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Jul 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Public Comment Sought on Skyscaper Scheme for Two Bridges

The 700-page Draft Environmental Impact Statement represents the only formal public review of the proposed towers, unless legislative changes go through that would require a full ULURP.

BySadef Ali Kully 2Comments

29

Jun 2018

Uncategorized

City Launches Online Tracking Tool for Rezoning Commitments

There will be new tabs added to this tracker before the mayor is done, but it’s not easy to say how many.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Jun 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Let’s Stop the Zero-Sum Debate Pitting Open Space vs. Affordable Housing

‘The complex goals of communities must be addressed holistically, with a commitment to developing assets that enrich and empower resident experience. ‘

ByKaren Haycox

ByScott Short 5Comments

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Jun 2018

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Industry, NYCHA and Flooding are Areas of Concern as Gowanus Moves Toward Rezoning

A long, multifaceted public-engagement process produced a planning framework with many positives and few surprises for neighborhood advocates. But two areas of concern remain.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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May 2018

Housing and Homelessness