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In the Rezone

Not this time around.

Mayor Bloomberg, Real Estate Industry Denied One Last Rezoning

Despite his best efforts, Mr. Bloomberg will not get his 124th rezoning.
By Kim Velsey and Jill Colvin

Commission Moves Midtown East Buildings To Next Stage of Landmarking Process

Five historic Midtown East buildings could be granted landmark status in advance of the Midtown East rezoning, after the Landmarks
By Kim Velsey

Upfront Transit Money Sways Scott Stringer on Midtown East Rezoning

Michael Bloomberg appears desperate to pass the Midtown East rezoning before his 12-year stint as mayor ends, and with his
By Stephen Jacob Smith
Bloomberg sweetens the deal.

Eager to Pass Midtown East Rezoning, Bloomberg Decides that City Should Front the Money for Infrastructure Improvements

By Kim Velsey
A rezoning would concentrate future developments along Franklin and Bedford.

Occupying Crown Heights: Protestors Try to Change Rezoning With Late-Breaking Demands

By Kim Velsey
The area north of Grand Central Terminal still has the highest office rents in the city, but the building stock is aging.

Midtown East Rezoning: Now With More Housing! (and Air Rights)

By Stephen Jacob Smith
At least one developer wants to build more housing at their Hudson Yards site.

Tip of the Iceberg? Silverstein Wants More Housing at Hudson Yards

By Stephen Jacob Smith
The Municipal Art Society is worried that the Midtown East upzoning would allow development that would block views of the Chrysler Building, among other landmarks.

Much Ado About Nothing? Midtown East Rezoning Not All That Grand

By Stephen Jacob Smith
Bushwick's urban fabric hasn't changed much since the early 20th century, and Community Board 4 would like to keep it that way.

Drumbeat to Downzone Bushwick Continues, Despite Skepticism on Affordable Housing

By Stephen Jacob Smith
Hudson Square

It’s Official! Hudson Square Has Been Rezoned

By Kim Velsey
Hudson Square just got hotter.

Holy Trinity! City Council Committees Give Hudson Square Rezoning Stamp of Approval

By Kim Velsey
Hudson Square,

Hudson Square On Hold: City Council Postpones Vote, Could a Landmarking Compromise Be In the Works?

By Kim Velsey
What will it mean for development in the South Village? (Trinity Real Estate)

Should Hudson Square’s Rezoning Have to Wait for the Designation of a Historic District?

By Kim Velsey
Goodbye desolation, hello development. (Flickr)

The SPURA Has Landed: City Council Approves 47-Year-Old Urban Renewal Project

By Kit Dillon
SPURA springs eternal. (NYC EDC)

Hip Hip SPURA! Land-Use Committee Approves LES Development After 40-Year Slog

By Jonah Wolf
The city's plan. (NYC EDC)

The Wong Plan: Wok & Roll Founder Wants to Make SPURA 100 Percent Affordable, Build Giant Bus Depot

By Kit Dillon

Even a Smaller Hudson Square Will Transform the Manhattan Skyline

By Matt Chaban

Keeping It Contextual: City Planning Commission Approves Rezonings in West Harlem, Bed-Stuy

By Matt Chaban
Right-sized on Broadway. (DCP)

West Harlem Shuffle: Scott Stringer Approves Low-Rise Rezoning He Called for Five Years Ago

By Matt Chaban
Too much? (Forgotten New York)

Sunnyside Won’t Rise! City Council Passes Rezoning

By Matt Chaban

Trinity Boss Lets Slip Plans for Hudson Square Rezoning

By Matt Chaban

Bowing for Columbia: West Harlem Gets the Protection It’s Been Waiting For

By Matt Chaban
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