Neighborhood advocates say the city’s methods of analysis generally underestimate the potential of a rezoning to trigger redevelopment and displacement—but also don’t get why this non-profit, protected building is on the list of developable sites.
The coalition has made it clear: one of their priorities for immediate investment is the long-shuttered Gowanus Houses Community Center.
There was one vote against, and one abstention, linked to concerns about displacement.
Inwooders, you have two more weeks: comments are now due on Friday October 13 at 5 pm.
The mayor and residents engaged on a variety of topics, including NYCHA, youth issues and affordability.
Key dates and documents for those looking to weigh in.
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.
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.
‘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. ‘
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.
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