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Who is affordable housing for? Should NYCHA’s chairwoman resign? There are actual differences between the hopefuls’ experience and main priorities when it comes to housing policy.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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Nov 2017

Housing and Homelessness

A New Housing Resource for the Region, Right in the Parking Lot

The Regional Plan Association says there’s room to build housing for 660,000 people on the parking lots of dozens of commuter rail stations from central Connecticut to the middle of…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Sep 2017

Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Administration Tweaks East Harlem Rezoning, Avoids Major Changes

The Department of City Planning has made some small modifications, but continues to insist on the original density levels and on 25- to 35-story buildings.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 6Comments

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Sep 2017

News

Stakeholders to Apply for Rezoning to Stop Two Bridges Towers

In the latest bid to prevent the construction of skyscrapers in Two Bridges, some advocates and residents are seeking to rezone a portion of the waterfront to require lower heights…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 2Comments

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Sep 2017

Housing and Homelessness Justice News

East Harlem Candidates Get Specific on Housing, Policing

District 8 candidates Robert Rodriguez and Tamika Mapp explained their approach to protecting the lowest income residents from displacement, policing the homeless, and more.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Aug 2017

Government Housing and Homelessness

Election 2017 Policy Brief: The Rezonings

It is unclear whether the mayor’s approach to rezonings will be a factor in the mayoral campaign, but rezonings are a big issue in at least a few Council districts…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Aug 2017

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

NYC’s Planning Commission: Rubber Stamps or Checks and Balances?

The mayor appoints a majority of members. The chair heads a mayoral agency. But the City Planning Commission is supposed to scrutinize each rezoning application on its own merit. …

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 3Comments

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Jun 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Inwood Sees City’s Plan Take Shape, Awaits Details on Zoning Proposal

Local officials and the EDC say the strategy they unveiled this week reflects a healthy amount of community input. But it’s still unclear whether the city’s rezoning pitch will…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 4Comments

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Jun 2017

Housing and Homelessness News

Date Changed for First Key Vote on East Harlem Rezoning

With less than two weeks notice and no community notification, the East Harlem community board changed the date of a key meeting that will inform the board’s ultimate vote on…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 4Comments

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May 2017

Housing and Homelessness Video