Elizabeth Street Garden won its fight. What does that mean for housing development in NYC?

… Elizabeth Street Garden will remain undeveloped after New York City leaders backed down from a decadelong fight to … supporting new development to counter the skyrocketing rents forcing some New Yorkers out of the city Just last … Allan Reiver since the 1990s for $4000 a month Yes rent for the 20000squarefoot garden is cheaper than the …

By Celia Young |June 24, 2025 - 4:30PM
Secret gardens: The plants and insects that inhabit NYC's green roofs

… the citys skies Gothams green roofs gardens farms and planted green spaceshelp the city absorb excess rain water … 625 West 57th St The garden runs from the second to fourth floors and includes more than 100 species of plants says … out but theres a flower in the garden At Gotham Point an apartment complex at 115 57th Ave in Long Island City Queens …

By Celia Young |August 21, 2023 - 3:52PM