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Full-Text Articles in Land Use Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The November 2009 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved a modified version of Hines’s proposed MoMA tower, capping its height at 1,050 feet and reducing its hotel component. New legislation was passed to preserve permits for stalled construction sites. The Council also debated the FRESH program to incentivize grocery stores in underserved neighborhoods and approved residential developments on City Island and in Carroll Gardens. The City Planning Commission approved the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment and heard testimony on the Sunset Park 197-a Plan. BSA granted a special permit for …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The October 2009 issue of CityLand covers significant land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved rezoning plans for the 161st Street/River Avenue corridor in the Bronx and for Sunset Park in Brooklyn, aiming to promote affordable housing and contextual development. The Council also approved the Navy Green mixed-use project in Wallabout and a Fort Greene development at 470 Vanderbilt Avenue. The City Planning Commission approved a reduced-height version of the Jean Nouvel-designed MoMA tower and a residential development on City Island. BSA decisions included a denied variance for a commercial building in Staten Island …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The September 2009 issue of CityLand highlights key land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved a special permit for a residential project in Carnegie Hill and denied a sidewalk café permit for Spitzer’s Corner on the Lower East Side. The City Planning Commission held hearings on the FRESH grocery store incentive program, the Carroll Gardens/Columbia Street rezoning, and a City Island development seeking a height waiver. The Commission also approved the Sunset Park rezoning plan. BSA decisions included variances for residential use in Mott Haven and a rear yard waiver in Crown Heights. Landmark …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The August 2009 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved the Port Authority’s ARC rail station project, rezoning plans for Middle Village/Maspeth, Flatbush, DUMBO, and Greenpoint-Williamsburg, and a modified Coney Island revitalization plan with increased affordable housing and preservation of the Wonder Wheel. The Department of City Planning withdrew its Brighton Beach rezoning proposal due to stakeholder disagreements. Landmark coverage includes final approval of the St. Vincent’s Hospital redevelopment, hearings on the West Park Presbyterian Church and IRT Powerhouse designations, and criticism of a proposed rooftop addition in …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The July 2009 issue of CityLand highlights major land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved Fordham University’s Lincoln Center expansion plan with modifications to building height and bulk, and passed Two Trees Management’s Dock Street DUMBO development despite controversy over views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Council also approved rezoning plans for Canarsie, Cord Meyer–Forest Hills, and the Lower Concourse in the Bronx, aiming to preserve neighborhood character and improve waterfront access. The City Planning Commission advanced the modified Coney Island redevelopment plan. BSA decisions included vested rights approval for a Lower East …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The June 2009 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved Two Trees Management’s controversial Dock Street DUMBO development and its Clinton Park mixed-use tower. The City Planning Commission held hearings on the comprehensive Coney Island rezoning and a proposed Brighton Beach rezoning, both met with community concerns. Staten Island’s Cross Access Connection proposal was advanced to reduce traffic congestion. Landmark coverage includes the designation of the Fillmore Place and Audubon Park Historic Districts, and hearings on the St. Vincent’s Hospital redevelopment and a preschool conversion in the Upper West …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The May 2009 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use and legal developments in New York City. The City Council approved revisions to waterfront access regulations and adopted new bicycle parking requirements for a wide range of developments. The North Flushing rezoning and the creation of the R1-2A contextual zoning district were approved to curb out-of-scale development, while the Cord Meyer rezoning was proposed to preserve neighborhood character. BSA decisions included a variance for affordable housing in Crotona Park East and vested rights approval for a transient hotel in Laurelton. Landmark coverage featured a controversial legalization request for an illegal …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The April 2009 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Battery Maritime Building redevelopment, including a boutique hotel addition, and the rezoning of North Corona and Forest Hills to curb out-of-character development. The Council also approved Toll Brothers’ Gowanus Canal waterfront project despite concerns over affordable housing guarantees. The City Planning Commission modified parking requirements for a Clinton development and approved a text amendment for Hudson Yards to facilitate residential construction. Landmark actions include approval of St. Vincent’s revised hospital design …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The March 2009 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Gateway Shopping Center in East New York and the Phipps Houses affordable housing project in Kips Bay. The issue also reports on the establishment of the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID and the modification of the North Corona rezoning to support local businesses. The City Planning Commission reviewed Two Trees’ Clinton Park development and proposed bicycle parking regulations. Landmark actions include the designation of Chase Manhattan Plaza and the Alice and Agate Courts …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The February 2009 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Via Verde housing project in Melrose, Bronx, and a special permit for hotel and retail use at the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo. The City Planning Commission reviewed Toll Brothers’ proposed development along the Gowanus Canal and approved amendments to the Clinton Theater Bonus zoning text. The Department of City Planning held a scoping hearing for Vornado’s 15 Penn Plaza redevelopment. BSA decisions addressed vested rights in Homecrest and upheld a …
Private Conservation Easements: A Record Of Achievements And The Challenges Ahead, Gerald Korngold
Private Conservation Easements: A Record Of Achievements And The Challenges Ahead, Gerald Korngold
Other Publications
Over the past 25 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the acquisition of conservation easements by nonprofit organizations. Privately held conservation easements, i.e., those held by nonprofits rather than governmental entities, have thus emerged as an important and growing tool for the preservation of natural and scenic features of the United States landscape.
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The December 2008 issue of CityLand covers significant land use and legal developments in New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the East Village/Lower East Side rezoning and the controversial Willets Point Redevelopment Plan, both with concessions on affordable housing and community engagement. The issue also reports on the approval of the Hunter’s Point South waterfront development and the Via Verde affordable housing project in Melrose, Bronx. Landmark coverage includes the designation of NYU’s Silver Towers and the Prospect Heights Historic District, as well as criticism of the South Street Seaport redevelopment proposal. Legal decisions include the …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The November 2008 issue of CityLand reports on major land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council modified the Dutch Kills rezoning to increase FAR and address hotel development concerns, approved the creation of the Special St. George District in Staten Island, and passed legislation requiring waterfront planning updates every ten years. The Council also approved the Hospital for Special Surgery’s expansion over the FDR Drive and extended the West Chelsea Historic District. The City Planning Commission approved modified plans for Willets Point and Hunter’s Point South, and reduced building heights and densities in the 125th …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The October 2008 issue of CityLand covers significant land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council postponed a vote on the Hospital for Special Surgery’s expansion plan, while approving the Waldheim rezoning in Flushing despite civic opposition. The City Planning Commission modified the Dutch Kills rezoning to increase FAR for certain uses and approved the East Harlem redevelopment plan. The Fulton Street BID was approved, and the Budget Rent-a-Car rezoning and street demapping in Queens were finalized. The issue includes court decisions upholding landmark designations for the City and Suburban Homes Estate and compelling the NYSDEC …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The September 2008 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the Rockaway rezoning plan and the NoHo Historic District extension, including the controversial Whitehouse Hotel. Amendments to the Hudson Yards zoning text were adopted, and the Council passed new site safety laws for construction workers. The City Planning Commission heard testimony on the East Village/Lower East Side rezoning, the Hunter’s Point South redevelopment, and approved plans for the Whitney Museum’s downtown expansion and the Hospital for Special Surgery’s River Building over the FDR Drive. Staten Island’s new courthouse …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The August 2008 issue of CityLand covers significant land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved a compromise rezoning for Hudson Square and a rezoning for Mott Haven to allow 600 new housing units. A text amendment was passed to protect Carroll Gardens from out-of-context development. Proposed changes to the Hudson Yards zoning text drew criticism from elected officials and community boards. The Planning Commission approved a 63-story tower at 610 Lexington Avenue using air rights from the landmarked Seagram Building. A controversial redevelopment plan for East Harlem was criticized for proceeding without a selected …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The July 2008 issue of CityLand highlights major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved a controversial 400-space parking garage in Midtown and landmarked Webster Hall in the East Village. The Planning Commission heard testimony on the Rockaway rezoning plan and reduced the scope of the Hudson Square rezoning. A text amendment was proposed to protect Carroll Gardens from out-of-context development. Landmark hearings included revised plans for St. Vincent’s Hospital and the Domino Sugar Refinery addition, both receiving mixed responses. The Commission also considered landmark status for Chase Manhattan Plaza and NYU’s Silver Towers. …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The June 2008 issue of CityLand focuses on construction safety reforms and major land use developments across New York City. It covers the City Council’s consideration of 12 bills aimed at improving construction site safety, including proposals for independent safety monitors and multilingual signage. The City Planning Commission approves the Hunts Point rezoning and certifies the East Village/Lower East Side rezoning plan. Landmark coverage includes the approval of Jean Nouvel’s MoMA tower, the expansion of the NoHo Historic District, and hearings on the proposed West Chelsea Historic District. Legal updates include a court ruling allowing the Randall’s Island ballfield project …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The May 2008 issue of CityLand covers major land use and development initiatives across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the 125th Street rezoning plan in Harlem, with modifications to address affordable housing and displacement concerns. The issue also reports on proposed zoning changes in Hudson Square, the certification of the Willets Point redevelopment plan, and revisions to the Coney Island rezoning. Landmark coverage includes the controversial MoMA tower proposal and St. Vincent’s Hospital expansion in Greenwich Village. The Economic Development Corporation announces RFPs for redevelopment projects at Bellevue Hospital, Kingsbridge Armory, and Stillwell Avenue in …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The April 2008 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use, zoning, and preservation developments in New York City. Major stories include the City Council’s approval of Sheldon Solow’s East River development and the 125th Street rezoning plan in Harlem. The issue also reports on the Williamsburg Grand Street rezoning, the withdrawal of a controversial loft conversion in Bushwick, and the MTA’s selection of Tishman Speyer’s $1B proposal for Hudson Yards. Landmark coverage includes the designation of Webster Hall, a proposed extension of the NoHo Historic District, and a hearing on St. Michael’s Church. Legal updates feature court …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The March 2008 issue of CityLand covers significant land use developments and legal decisions in New York City. Highlights include City Council hearings on Solow Properties’ East Side development and Community Board 6’s 197-a plan, the approval of Karl Fischer-designed condos in Borough Park, and the Planning Commission’s actions on the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District and Grand Street rezoning in Williamsburg. The issue also reports on BFC Partners’ affordable housing project in Stapleton, Staten Island. BSA hearings include the Trump SoHo condo-hotel appeal and a variance request by Congregation Shearith Israel. Landmark coverage features the controversial Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment, …
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2008
The February 2008 issue of CityLand highlights major land use developments and legal decisions in New York City. Key stories include the City Council’s approval of Columbia University’s Manhattanville expansion and Community Board 9’s 197-a plan, the designation of the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company Historic District, and the approval of Solow’s modified development plan for the former Con Edison site. The issue also covers the proposed Hudson Square North rezoning, the creation of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID, and the Planning Commission’s approval of Kaufman Astoria Studios’ mixed-use development. Landmark designations include the DUMBO Historic District and hearings on …
First Hudson Capital, Llc V. Seaborn, Kristopher Ferranti
First Hudson Capital, Llc V. Seaborn, Kristopher Ferranti
NYLS Law Review
No abstract provided.
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The December 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use and development initiatives across New York City. It features contentious hearings on the redevelopment of Willets Point, the approval of a 63-story tower at 50 West Street using Battery Tunnel air rights, and the Planning Commission’s modifications to Columbia University’s Manhattanville expansion and Community Board 9’s 197-a plan. The issue also highlights new zoning standards for parking lots, a proposed crackdown on illegal hotel conversions, and a green roof tax incentive resolution. Landmark actions include the designation of the 19th-century P.S. 90 school in Brooklyn and the removal of the …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of November 15, 2007. Highlights include the designation of Sunnyside Gardens as a historic district, updates to public plaza design standards, and rezoning efforts in Forest Hills, St. Albans, and Hollis. The issue also reports on the Moynihan Station redevelopment, Columbia University's expansion plans in Manhattanville, and legal challenges surrounding the Trump SoHo development. Landmark designations, including the Lord & Taylor Building and the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company complex, are featured alongside summaries of ULURP and BSA pipeline applications. The issue concludes with a …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The October 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved DEP’s expansion of the Hunts Point water treatment plant, despite concerns over odor and air quality. The Upper West Side rezoning plan was modified to accommodate Jewish Home & Hospital, with restrictions negotiated by Council Member Katz. The Planning Commission approved the Bedford-Stuyvesant rezoning, the Trader Joe’s development in Cobble Hill, and a 57-story mixed-use tower at 400 Fifth Avenue. Amendments to the High Line zoning text allowed the City to build amenities in exchange for developer fees. …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The September 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved the Jamaica rezoning plan with modifications, including changes to Hillside Avenue and manufacturing zones near the LIRR. Related Companies received approval for a 210-space garage at its High Line-adjacent luxury development. Solow Properties’ massive East Side redevelopment plan began public review. Basketball City was approved to relocate to Pier 36. City Planning proposed a zoning text amendment to make Landmarks the sole permitting authority for Sunnyside Gardens. The Commission approved a new BID for Hunts Point and a …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The August 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council held a hearing on a proposed Charter amendment to allow Council review of BSA decisions. Rezoning plans were approved for Fort Greene/Clinton Hill and Dyker Heights/Fort Hamilton, and a home in Douglaston was re-designated after a court voided its inclusion. Competing redevelopment plans for Manhattanville were submitted by Columbia University and Tuck-It-Away Storage. The Planning Commission approved the East River Esplanade plan and the expansion of the Hunts Point pollution plant. A public hearing was held on the environmental …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The July 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council adopted a new Building Code, the first major revision since 1968, to take effect in July 2008. A joint oversight hearing examined EDC’s $3 billion redevelopment plan for Willets Point, raising concerns over displacement and eminent domain. The Council approved the sale of air rights from a City-owned site in Downtown Brooklyn to facilitate a residential tower. Columbia University and Community Board 9 submitted competing development plans for Manhattanville. Solow Properties filed applications for a major redevelopment of the …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The June 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved two affordable housing projects in Harlem despite community opposition and added restrictions to the sale of four former firehouses, limiting them to community use. Solow Management’s proposed 37-story tower on York Avenue entered public review, and HPD’s Boricua Village proposal for a large mixed-use development in Melrose, Bronx was approved. City Planning increased CEQR and ULURP fees. BSA dismissed a contentious Breezy Point appeal and approved a Dumbo residential conversion. A catering hall in Boro Park was ordered …