5 years after Sandy, what's been done in NYC, and what still needs doing

… investments continue to surge into development projects in some of the areas hardest hit by the storm Heres a snapshot … in use at 16 public housing developments according to NY1 NYCHA now projects that some developments will not be fully …   … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … flood … Hudson Yards … new development … Renovation … …

By Mimi OConnor |October 30, 2017 - 1:00PM
"Citizen Jane" revisits how Jane Jacobs defeated Robert Moses—and how New Yorkers can fight to protect their neighborhoods

… that would have effectively razed Soho and other vital NYC neighborhoods The latest tribute to Jacobs comes in the … of the reasons we thought this issue was important is that some cities are harkening back to Robert Moses adds producer … approach that takes into account the way people actually live For instance one of Jacobss bestknown theories is that …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 24, 2017 - 9:59AM
2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… and abroad New Yorks real estate market has also been somewhat more volatile than usual After years of nonstop price … marketover the coming 12 months Photo kl801Flickr … For buyers and sellers its still a tale of two markets … Though … most bustlingand reliablemarkets in the world 2016 did see buyers tapping the brakes particularly at the higher end …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM
Robert Caro on the enduring legacy of Robert Moses

… remains the definitive examination of a man who dominated NYC development for decades The New York Public Librarys … display at the Stephen A Schwarzman Building touches upon some of Caros sources for the book which he found within the … many of the lowincome residents and people of color who lived in the region The neighborhood of East Tremont he …

By Alanna Schubach |February 19, 2016 - 12:59PM
De Blasio's big rezoning plan: what you need to know now

… so sure about a key strategy in the mayors proposal changes in zoning that will allow developers to build … new development has affordable housing as a matter of law in gentrifying neighborhoods City Hall spokesperson … East New York rental for under $500 a month Apply now … Buy … Sales Market … New Construction + Condos … Rent … …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 7, 2015 - 8:59AM