What’s in Store for East New York?
When it comes to parts of New York City primed for new development, Brooklyn’s East New York may not be the first to come to mind. But this transit-rich and under-utilized node is first in line…
Articles by John Petro
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Seaport City: Development Dream, Feasible Reality?
Last summer, as part of a plan to protect New York from flooding due to climate change, the Bloomberg administration proposed building “Seaport City,” a Battery Park City-type development on the East River in Lower…
Coney Island: Promised Development is Missing in Action
When the city approved the Coney Island rezoning in 2009, it seemed that new development would soon transform the character of the beach-fronted peninsula. Along with strengthening the entertainment district, the new plan would allow up to 5,000 residential units…
NYC Population is Growing, but Housing Lags Behind
New population estimates show that New York City reached a record high of 8,405,837 residents in 2013, gaining 215,782 people since the 2010. This accelerated growth illustrates the city’s strength, its improving quality of life, and the…
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