Articles by Max Gillespie

Rendering of Innovative Urban Village, via Gotham Organization

Innovative Urban Village Receives $270 Million In Construction Financing In East New York, Brooklyn

Gotham Organization, in collaboration with Monadnock Development, the Christian Cultural Center, and New York City and State authorities, has secured $270 million in construction financing for the first phase of the Innovative Urban Village in East New York, Brooklyn. The project, which was designed by PAU, aims to transform 10.5-acre site currently owned by the Christian Cultural Center into a mixed-use urban village.

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Photograph from 'City of Yes' affordable housing announcement, via nyc.gov

Mayor Adams Announces Proposal To Lift Floor-To-Area Ratio For New Developments

Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative within the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal that seeks to generate tens of thousands of affordable homes in New York City. The new initiative is targeting areas previously out of reach for many working-class New Yorkers due to an outdated floor-to-area-ratio cap, which historically has restricted the construction of new homes in high-demand zones. The proposal is seeking to lift the floor-to-area-ratio cap in these areas, such as in Midtown, Manhattan.

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Rendering of 1601 DeKalb Avenue, by Aufgang Architects

1601 DeKalb Avenue Breaks Ground In Bushwick, Brooklyn

Camber Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership recently announced the groundbreaking for 1601 DeKalb Avenue, a $75 million affordable housing project in Bushwick, Brooklyn. When construction completes in December 2025, the development plans to boast 127 affordable housing units, 45 of which will be specifically aimed at providing stable housing and supportive services to young families.

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