There was a lone vote against the plan to upzone several blocks, preserve the current mix on others, replace the library and try to connect the neighborhood to its waterfront. Next stop is the City Council.
While some are excited about possible improvements to the neighborhood, others are worried about displacement.
‘We believe this framework gets the balance right for thoughtful growth with truly shared benefits.’
Every time a zoning change or development project pushes the auto industry out of one neighborhood, it gets harder to find it a new home.
‘Willets Point was dressed in a tuxedo. Jerome Avenue is in shorts and a t-shirt.’
City Limits contributor Abigail Savitch-Lew gives a quick primer on zoning policy and the rezoning debate.
The borough president explained why he defends Mayor de Blasio, how he feels about Albany’s treatment of Brooklyn compared with other boroughs, and what his approach would be if he wins City Hall.
Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez’s community meeting on Sunday came midway through the public review procedure through which the Inwood rezoning will be approved or disproved.
Her decision is non-binding, but sends a message to the de Blasio administration that EDC’s plans for Inwood requires substantial changes.
Residents want to ensure the development around Broadway Junction results in good jobs and amenities for local residents without exacerbating displacement.
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