‘Revitalization began decades ago through community based groups throughout the South Bronx even as the fires still continued to burn.’
‘No matter how many luxury towers are built in Mott Haven they will always be outnumbered by the low-income and supportive housing that is already in the area.’
City Limits has moved its offices to West 126th Street. We trace the history of our new office space back through the decades.
‘Hundreds of residents have already signed onto a petition against the project, and as more residents learn about this public land give-away, this movement will only grow.’
‘To racialize community concerns about the future is to create a toxic straw horse. It will divert residents’ attention from fighting against the social and economic violence that accompanies gentrification. ‘
Bill Perkins, who was elected in a special district race to the Council in February, won again and with a greater lead in Tuesday’s primary.
Over the past decade, Long Island City has experienced drastic transformation, sprouting up residential towers that rival Manhattan. But who is driving that process? And do they have the public interest at heart?
The mayor was thanked for his policing reforms and community investments, pushed on a variety of other issues.
The board’s vote against the city’s proposal included the caveat that they’d accept a better rezoning that met certain conditions, but many protestors said there should be no rezoning at all.
Bronx advocates say a rezoning increases the risk for displacement of low-income people. But, they argue, it doesn’t have to be that way.
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