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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. The Department of Buildings filed charges against architect Robert Scarano for false filings, and the Comptroller’s audit criticized EDC’s management of the Brooklyn Army Terminal lease. The issue features a profile of architectural critic Paul Goldberger, discussing design, zoning, and the evolution of New York’s built environment.

Publication Date

7-15-2008

Publisher

Center for New York City Law

City

New York

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Hudson Yards, Rockaway Rezoning, Carroll Gardens, Domino Sugar Refinery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Silver Towers, Chase Manhattan Plaza, Webster Hall, Brooklyn Army Terminal, Robert Scarano, City Council Legislation

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 5, No. 6

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