Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
- Publication Year
Articles 31 - 60 of 96
Full-Text Articles in Land Use Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 9, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The October 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved the large-scale rezoning of Rosedale in Queens to preserve its low-density character, and adopted the CarShare Text Amendment to regulate off-street parking for car-share vehicles. Hour Children’s affordable housing project for formerly incarcerated women in Ravenswood was approved. The City Planning Commission advanced rezonings in North Tribeca, West Harlem (Sugar Hill), and East Tremont in the Bronx, all aimed at promoting mixed-use development and affordable housing. The Board of Standards & Appeals granted vested rights to a Staten Island …
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. 5, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 5, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The June 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the landmark designation for the West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side, despite opposition from the congregation. The Council also approved a comprehensive rezoning of 238 blocks in Astoria, Queens, while rejecting a proposed commercial overlay for a bank development in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The City Planning Commission reviewed the Flushing Commons proposal—a large mixed-use development replacing a municipal parking lot—and certified rezonings for northeast Queens, the Bronx’s Third Avenue corridor, and Manhattan’s …
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. 7, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 3, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The April 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, preservation, and legal developments in New York City. The City Council approved a zoning text amendment to close a parking loophole in Bronx Community District 10. The City Planning Commission approved the controversial Rose Plaza on the River development in Williamsburg and held hearings on the Astoria contextual rezoning and an energy-efficient affordable housing project in Bushwick. BSA denied a variance for additional townhouses in Park Slope and granted variances for Central Synagogue and a Carroll Gardens development. Landmark actions included the designation of the Upper East Side Historic District …
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 2, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The March 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council approved Gotham Organization’s mixed-use development in Clinton, Manhattan, which includes 600 affordable units and a new school. The City Planning Commission rejected a proposed commercial overlay extension on Sullivan Street and certified Vornado Realty Trust’s 15 Penn Plaza office tower proposal. The Commission also approved a citywide Residential Streetscape Preservation text amendment and heard testimony on a rezoning proposal for Queens Boulevard. BSA granted variances for NYU’s Center for Academic and Spiritual Life and a Tribeca residential building. Landmark actions …
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 7, No. 1, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2010
The February 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, preservation, and legal developments in New York City. A judge enjoined the Broadway Triangle rezoning plan following its approval by the City Council. The Council also approved a 393-unit affordable housing project in the Bronx and adopted the Sunset Park 197-a Plan. Staten Island’s Sandy Ground neighborhood was downzoned to preserve its historic character. The City Planning Commission certified the massive Domino Sugar redevelopment proposal and approved a rooftop addition in the Upper West Side. A proposed commercial overlay extension on Sullivan Street raised concerns about neighborhood character. BSA granted …
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
Cityland – Vol. 6, No. 11, Center For New York City Law
CityLand - 2009
The December 2009 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and legal developments in New York City. The City Council approved a modified plan for the Western Rail Yard in Hudson Yards, securing permanently affordable housing. It rejected the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment due to the lack of a living wage provision. The Council also approved a rezoning in West Harlem and a controversial plan for the Broadway Triangle in Williamsburg. Landmark actions included the designation of the Paramount Hotel and one of the B.F. Goodrich Company Buildings, while denying designation of its sister building. Landmarks also reviewed a rooftop …
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 …
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, …