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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. Fordham University’s Lincoln Square campus expansion began environmental review. BSA ruled against DOB’s interpretation of the Sliver Law and approved variances for residential conversions and affordable housing projects. Landmarks designated the Domino Sugar Refinery and approved new buildings for the General Theological Seminary. Hearings were held for P.S. 90 in Flatbush and the Voelker-Orth Museum in Flushing. EDC issued an RFP for a mixed-use development in Jamaica and applied for $11.2 million in state funds for projects in Harlem and Jamaica. A court dismissed Stuy Town tenants’ claims regarding J-51 tax benefits. A profile of Pat Jones highlighted her leadership in Community Board 9 and her advocacy for the Manhattanville 197-a plan.

Publication Date

10-15-2007

Publisher

Center for New York City Law, New York Law School

City

New York

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Affordable Housing, Historic Designation, Hunts Point, Upper West Side Rezoning, Bedford-Stuyvesant Rezoning, Trader Joe’s, High Line, Fordham Expansion, Sliver Law, Domino Sugar, Chelsea Seminary, P.S. 90, Voelker-Orth Museum, Jamaica RFP, Restore NY, Stuy Town, Pat Jones, Manhattanville

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 4, No. 9

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