Adams’ first rezoning plan centers on 46-block stretch of the Bronx
The city’s rezoning plans in the Bronx and Brooklyn are quickly coming into focus as the mayor announces the...
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Eric Adams proposes 6K new units near Bronx commuter stations
Mayor Eric Adams’ “moonshot” for New York City includes transforming the Bronx with 6,000 new housing units near future...
Adams announces “moonshot” goal: 500K new NYC homes
UPDATED Dec. 8, 2022, 6:45 p.m.: Mayor Eric Adams has changed his mind about numerical housing targets. The mayor...
Debate stunner: Hochul, Zeldin support idea of more housing
Housing made a brief appearance at the only gubernatorial debate ahead of the Nov. 8 election. It was not...
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Zoning, infrastructure limits are squeezing US land supply
The latest shortage wreaking havoc on the country? Land. Developers are increasingly struggling to find suitable land for residential...
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Gainesville close to ending single-family zoning
A Florida city is on the verge of eliminating single-family zoning, hoping to create more affordable housing opportunities. Gainesville...
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New Jersey town settles discrimination suit
A New Jersey town that allegedly used zoning ordinances to discriminate against the Orthodox Jewish community has settled a Department of Justice lawsuit. Jackson Township’s council signed off on the settlement this week, Gothamist...
Mayor eyes longtime planner as BSA chair
Mayor Eric Adams will soon tap a new chair for the Board of Standards and Appeals in one of his final real estate–related appointments since taking office in January. The administration is considering city...
Hochul plan for resi towers is tall order
Sixty years ago, when state lawmakers decided to rein in residential construction, they likely did not foresee a crop of slender towers soaring above Central Park. But developers found ways to make the most...
