Beyond My Ken
The Harlem River north of the University Heights Bridge. New building on the Bronx shoreline to the right, could follow development on the Manhattan side.
A planning study sees potential for recreation and residential development along the Harlem River in University Heights. But while the water creates allure, the lay of the land presents challenges to development.
Then as now, the credibility of the threat was doubtful. Then as now, security was stepped up anyway. What’s different now? There’s not a mayoral race on.
Listen to CityLimits.org’s latest early morning appearance on WBAI, where we discussed the Rikers Island scandal, the potential tension between community gardeners and affordable housing developers, and more.
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