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City Wants Control of Brooklyn Bridge Park

VLeon23 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:19:37 +0000

The city has committed $55 million to the construction of Brooklyn Bridge Park. New York City is looking to take control of the park's development especially since the state cannot afford to at the moment. Part of the funds will be spent to continue revitalizing Pier 1 and Pier 6.

Continuing Debate Over Clean-up Plans for the Gowanus

VLeon23 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:24:23 +0000

Debates continue to wage regarding whether or not the Gowanus Canal should be Superfunded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In response, the Bloomberg administration (who oppose the Superfund designation) have submitted their proposal for a Gowanus clean-up to EPA.

Continuing Debate Over Clean-up Plans for the Gowanus

VLeon23 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:24:23 +0000

Rents Will Decrease at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village

Matthew — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:42:53 +0000

Tishman Speyer Properties and BlackRock Realty have agreed to reduce rents for thousands of apartments occupants at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, in light of the recent court ruling against the property owners. Tenants whose apartments were converted to market rate rents will receive a lower rent beginning January 2010.

City Council Rejects Plans for Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Project

Matthew — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:41:25 +0000

The City Council rejected redevelopment plans for the Kingsbridge Armory by a vote of 45-1. Several City Council members argued that the project would not be beneficial to the community because it would not provide a living wage for employees. The developer continued to argue that such requirements are unprecedented in New York and would make the redevelopment project economically unfeasible.

City Council Approves West Side Rail Yards Rezoning Plan

Matthew — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:39:59 +0000

The City Council approved the West Side Rail Yards rezoning, which will cover 13 yards of a 26-acre complex with commercial and apartment buildings. The approval was made after the developer struck a deal with the City Council to include affordability requirements. At least 431 units will be set for low-income families.

Hudson River Park Faces Financial Challenges

Matthew — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:38:04 +0000

The Hudson River Park is facing tough financial challenges as parking spaces, which generate revenue for park maintenance, have fallen off. Park advocates have argued that the park is unable to capture other economic benefits because the New York State has limited the types of developments and leases that can be made on the property.

Review of SoHo Sanitation Garage Project

Matthew — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:05:33 +0000

The Green Standard reviews details for the proposed sanitation garage on Washington and Spring Streets. The article states that the garage faces continue opposition from residents in Tribeca and Soho because they believe the large garage project violates the Fair Share agreement because the garage is large enough to house sanitation trucks for three community board districts.

Columbia Eminent Domain Case May Help Atlantic Yards Opponents

Matthew — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:04:42 +0000

Opponents of the Atlantic Yards redevelopment project are hoping to use the recent ruling against Columbia University to support their claims against the Atlantic Yards project. They have requested the Court of Appeals use the recent Columbia case ruling to reevaluate its decision to allow the Related Companies and the Empire State Development Corporation to use eminent domain in Brooklyn.

City Proposes Alternative to Living Wage Requirement for Kingsbridge Armory

Matthew — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:03:22 +0000

In order to find a solution for the stall in the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plans, the City has proposed an alternative to the living wage requirement that is being heavily pushed by community advocates.