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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 addition proposal in the Gansevoort Market Historic District. Legal updates include a court ruling against the Empire State Development Corporation’s use of eminent domain for Columbia University’s expansion, and a decision upholding the City’s redevelopment plan for Willets Point. Administrative decisions addressed construction violations, contractor responsibility, and trade fixture compensation. The issue concludes with a profile of Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick, highlighting his work on affordable housing, land use mediation, and stalled construction site safety.

Publication Date

12-15-2009

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, Kingsbridge Armory, West Harlem Rezoning, Broadway Triangle, B.F. Goodrich Company Building, Paramount Hotel, Gansevoort Market, Columbia Expansion, Willets Point, Trade Fixtures, Daniel R. Garodnick, Environmental Control Board, Construction Violations, Eminent Domain, Variances

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 6, No. 11

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