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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 developer. Landmarks calendared Prospect Heights as Brooklyn’s largest historic district and designated West Chelsea and Morningside Park. A proposed demolition at 501 Hudson Street faced community opposition. The issue also includes a profile of architect Morris Adjmi, discussing his work in historic districts and sustainable design. Court decisions addressed waterfront access in Red Hook, scenic views at St. John the Divine, and FOIL access to Columbia University’s expansion documents.
Publication Date
8-15-2008
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 Square, Carroll Gardens, Hudson Yards, East Harlem, Mott Haven, West Chelsea, Prospect Heights, Morningside Park, Seagram Building, Columbia University, FOIL, Red Hook, St. John the Divine, Morris Adjmi
Disciplines
Administrative Law | Land Use Law
Recommended Citation
Center for New York City Law, "CityLand – Vol. 5, No. 7" (2008). CityLand - 2008. 7.
https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/cityland2008/7