Brooklyn
Gowanus Coalition Rallies Around Community Center
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
The coalition has made it clear: one of their priorities for immediate investment is the long-shuttered Gowanus Houses Community Center.
Affordable Housing
East Harlem Rezoning Approved by Planning Commission, Moves to City Council
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
There was one vote against, and one abstention, linked to concerns about displacement.
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Deadline Extended to Comment on Inwood Rezoning Scope
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Inwooders, you have two more weeks: comments are now due on Friday October 13 at 5 pm.
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A Healthy Dialogue, Except on Rezoning, at East Harlem Town Hall
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
The mayor and residents engaged on a variety of topics, including NYCHA, youth issues and affordability.
The Jerome Avenue Rezoning: What to Expect in the Weeks Ahead
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Key dates and documents for those looking to weigh in.
Affordable Housing
Is ‘Housing Not Warehousing’ Next?
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Advocates are continuing to push for the Housing Not Warehousing Act, a package of three bills that would mandate new protocols to identify vacant buildings and land.
Housing and Homelessness
Second Planning Chief Stresses Ongoing Commitment to Density, Job Growth
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Marisa Lago, director of the Department of City Planning as of March, reiterated the administration’s priorities in a speech to the business community.
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Alcántara Tries to Substantiate Charges of Racism, Clarifies Position on Rezoning
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
The northern Manhattan state senator could not produce proof of racist e-mails, but she did have a lot to say about the proposed Inwood rezoning.
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Factcheck: Has Councilmember Perkins Ever Participated in Participatory Budgeting?
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
The answer is no: The program was created after his last term in council.
Mapping the Future
De Blasio Administration Tweaks East Harlem Rezoning, Avoids Major Changes
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
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.
