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Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The September 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved Vornado Realty Trust’s 15 Penn Plaza commercial tower, despite concerns about its impact on the Empire State Building and MWBE participation. The City Planning Commission approved large rezonings in northeast Queens (Auburndale, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills) and Rosedale, as well as the Culver El rezoning and housing project in Borough Park. A supportive housing project for women in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was debated. The Commission also approved a zoning text amendment regulating car-share parking. The Board of Standards …
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The August 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the Flushing Commons and Macedonia Plaza projects in Queens, following a $6 million commitment to support small businesses during construction. The Council also approved the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar site in Williamsburg and advanced the acquisition of the final section of the High Line. The City Planning Commission approved the 15 Penn Plaza commercial tower proposal, which includes reopening the historic Gimbels Passageway. The issue reports on a proposed zoning text amendment to regulate car-share parking and …
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The July 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of a modified version of the Domino Sugar redevelopment in Williamsburg, restoring the height of the office tower and adjusting other components. The Council also approved a zoning text amendment to facilitate a 22-story affordable housing project in West Chelsea and a rezoning for a mixed-income development in Crotona Park East, Bronx. Additional approvals included a new public school facility for P.S. 51 in Clinton and a thirteen-story mixed-use building near Fordham University. The City Planning …
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The May 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use and zoning developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Rose Plaza on the River project in Williamsburg, which increased affordable housing to 30% of units. The City Planning Commission reviewed the proposed redevelopment of the Domino Sugar site, raising concerns about infrastructure and affordability. A zoning text amendment was introduced to regulate car-share vehicle parking citywide. The Council approved Knickerbocker Commons, a Bushwick apartment building designed to meet Passive House energy standards. Staten Island’s Grymes Hill and Sunnyside neighborhoods were rezoned to preserve low-density …
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. 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 …
Responsible Development? The Need For Revision To Seattle's Inclusionary Housing Plan, Jay A. Riffkin
Responsible Development? The Need For Revision To Seattle's Inclusionary Housing Plan, Jay A. Riffkin
Seattle University Law Review
This Comment explores how Seattle's enactment of a limited inclusionary housing plan can effectively meet the challenges of responsible development, both satisfying the city's need for density and affordability and maintaining an economic environment conducive to developer profitability. Although Seattle's current inclusionary housing plan may give adequate incentives to developers, the city needs to move away from its current voluntary plan and toward a mandatory plan that balances increasing developer incentives with a demand for affordable onsite development to serve a broader spectrum of income levels. Part II of this Comment lays out the background of exclusionary and inclusionary zoning …
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. 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. 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 …
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 …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The April 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved redevelopment of the former Jamaica Courthouse into a mixed-use building incorporating the historic facade. The Planning Commission approved the sale of a former firehouse with a restriction for community use and a 369-space garage in Battery Park City. BSA decisions included a contentious appeal over a Breezy Point home, variances for residential buildings in Tribeca, and legalization of a NoHo hotel. Landmarks held a new hearing on re-inclusion of a Douglaston home into a historic district and calendared …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The March 2007 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved a modified bulk waiver for West 60th Street Associates’ mixed-use development, limiting its applicability to Manhattan Community Board 7. Council also passed amendments to the Department of Buildings’ self-certification program, tightening rules and enforcement. The Planning Commission approved the creation of the Court Livingston Schermerhorn BID in Downtown Brooklyn. BSA decisions included a variance for residential conversion in Carroll Gardens and legalization of a New York Sports Club in SoHo. Landmarks rejected designation of the Renaissance Ballroom in …
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 4, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2007
The February 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council re-designated the First Avenue Estate buildings in Lenox Hill, reversing a 1990 Board of Estimate decision. A controversial rezoning in Douglaston and Little Neck was modified and approved. The Planning Commission approved a rezoning and special permits for a mixed-use development near Lincoln Center, including a new bulk waiver affecting ten community districts. BSA decisions included variances for a modern condo on Greenwich Avenue, denial of a catering hall in a Brooklyn yeshiva, and refusal to grandfather Park Slope …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The December 2006 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and legal developments across New York City. The City Council passed legislation increasing penalties for illegal construction and unauthorized demolition. BSA approved variances for residential and hospital developments in Chelsea and Queens, and a mixed-use project on a former cemetery site in Corona. Landmarks designated the New York Cab Company Stable but declined to landmark the Dakota Stables due to preemptive alterations. The Commission re-designated two City and Suburban Homes buildings in Lenox Hill, reversing a 1990 Board of Estimate decision. Hearings were held on three Far West Village …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 10, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The November 2006 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved the redevelopment plan for Stapleton Homeport in Staten Island, transforming a former Navy base into a mixed-use waterfront district. The Planning Commission approved rezoning in Prince’s Bay and special permits for hotel development over Amtrak rail lines in Clinton. BSA decisions included a variance for youth housing in the Bronx, denial of vested rights in Queens, and approval of Columbia University’s science building. Landmark actions included hearings on the Dakota and New York Cab Company stables in the …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The October 2006 issue of CityLand highlights major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council held hearings on a proposal to create Industrial Employment Districts to protect manufacturing zones. The Planning Commission recommended an eight percent reduction in Forest City Ratner’s Atlantic Yards project and approved development in College Point after resolving landfill issues. BSA denied a grandfathering application in South Park Slope and approved variances for a SoHo development and a waterfront home in Douglaston. Landmark actions included approval of a 15-story building in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, an emergency hearing on …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 8, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The September 2006 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved a modified rezoning in North Tribeca, reducing building height and floor area in response to community opposition. Landmark designations for two Staten Island homes were approved despite owner objections. The Planning Commission approved a special permit for retail use at the Plaza Hotel and expanded air rights for the Hirschfeld Theatre. BSA decisions included denial of a permit for illegal demolition in Park Slope, approval of variances for the Whitney Museum expansion, residential use in Red Hook, a dormitory …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 7, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The August 2006 issue of CityLand covers significant land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved a controversial rezoning in Pelham Parkway and Indian Village, Bronx, and finalized designations for two West Village historic districts. The School Construction Authority received approval to convert the former Brooklyn Family Court into a high school. The Planning Commission approved Silvercup Studios’ 2-million-square-foot mixed-use development in Long Island City, and certified a downzoning proposal for Douglaston/Little Neck. A private developer’s rezoning in North Tribeca was approved despite opposition. The Commission also extended the inclusionary housing program to Queens for …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 6, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The July 2006 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved a 70-block rezoning in Jamaica Hill and Hillcrest, Queens, including the creation of a new R5D zoning district. Forest City Ratner’s 75-story development in Lower Manhattan will include a public school. The Council also approved a lease for the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and a 12-story homeless housing facility on East Houston Street. The Planning Commission approved a rezoning and pedestrian bridge for Manhattan College’s parking garage and supermarket project, and a special permit for public parking at the …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The June 2006 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved a two-tower residential development on the Williamsburg waterfront and applied the Inclusionary Housing Program to the site. A mixed-use development combining a public school and residential tower was approved on the Upper East Side, facilitated by amendments to the Educational Construction Fund zoning provisions. The Planning Commission approved a 134-block rezoning in Maspeth and Woodside, Queens, and the construction of a new Willis Avenue Bridge over the Harlem River. BSA decisions included variances for a Williamsburg synagogue, a …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 4, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The May 2006 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the rezoning of 83 blocks in Utopia Estates and Fresh Meadows, Queens, to curb oversized home construction. The Council also approved the designation of the Fieldston Historic District in the Bronx, rejecting allegations of discrimination. The Planning Commission approved a text amendment and special permits for a mixed-use development at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, and certified applications for air rights transfers from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and multiple parking garages in the Columbus Circle area. BSA decisions included …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The March 2006 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved rezonings in Sheepshead Bay and Homecrest, Brooklyn, and adopted follow-up corrective actions (FUCAs) for the Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning. The Planning Commission approved rezonings in Midwood, Pelham Bay, Westchester Square, and Middle Village/Glendale, as well as modifications to the High Line/West Chelsea district and the establishment of Flight 587 Memorial Park in Far Rockaway. A special permit for a parking garage in Gramercy was approved despite opposition from new Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. The Bay Ridge 5th …
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 3, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2006
The February 2006 issue of CityLand highlights major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the redevelopment of the Bronx Terminal Market into a one-million-square-foot retail center and down-zoned 311 blocks in Whitestone, Queens. Staten Island saw three commercial rezonings and a text amendment to restrict residential-only development in commercial districts. The Council also approved zoning changes for Metropolis Studios in East Harlem and adopted 17 corrective amendments to the Hudson Yards revitalization plan. The Planning Commission approved rezonings in Baychester, Woodlawn, Ferry Point, Sheepshead Bay, and Homecrest. BSA decisions included variances for a …