City Council to require racial equity reports for rezonings
The City Council is set to pass a bill forcing developers to include a “racial equity report” with certain...
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Does Andrew Yang’s housing plan make sense?
New Yorkers no longer have a choice: We have to take Andrew Yang seriously. The Democratic primary for mayor...
De Blasio admin at crossroads with Gowanus rezoning suit
When Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order approving virtual rezoning hearings, the administration thought it was a...
Eichner’s Crown Heights rezoning delayed once again
A controversial high-rise development in Crown Heights has been halted once again. A proposal by Ian Bruce Eichner’s Continuum...
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Dubious gentrification study will backfire on New York City
Imagine you wanted to stop denser housing. What would be your strategy? You would spread word that new housing...
De Blasio admin opposes Corey Johnson’s land use overhaul
City Council speaker Corey Johnson is facing an uphill battle on getting approval for his proposed overhaul of the...
BRP Companies seeks rezoning for huge Bed-Stuy development
A huge new rental project may be coming to the site of a former Brooklyn nursing home. BRP Companies,...
Judge partially lifts restraining order on Gowanus rezoning application
If a city agency makes a small change to its website, will a “usual Joe Schmo in Gowanus” know...
Gowanus rezoning on hold — for now
A state Supreme Court judge has temporarily halted the Gowanus rezoning proposal. The City Planning Commission can’t certify the rezoning application until after a hearing is held on Jan. 27, according to an order...
City Council bill demands racial disparity study for some rezonings
Certain rezonings may soon require an extra step in the city’s land use review process. The City Council’s land...