Limousine Liberals aren't the only ones who oppose change. In Harlem, neighbors fought to keep new people out of their neighborhood, and want to force gentrification upon other neighborhoods. In the process they created such a stir at Wednesday's Council session, they had to be cleared out.It's … [Read more...]
Abolition of Density Restrictions Would be Great for NYC In The Long Run
Tyler Cowen of Marginal Revolution asks a great question: How good would the abolition of zoning in New York City be? He argues that zoning restrictions prevent Manhattan from being a "forest of skyscrapers" such as Sao Paulo.Many of Manhattan's skyscrapers are much taller than typical Sao Paulo … [Read more...]
Recent Links 4/24/08: PA Turnpike, NYC Rezoning, Tudor City NIMBYs, Houston Zoning
Out of Control blog: Terms of Potential PA Turnpike Lease AnnouncedCurbed NYC 4/22/08: Developer-Driven Rezoning Prepares to Enter RingAMNY 4/24/08: Residents fight Tudor City development Curbed NYC 4/24/08: Neighborhood Love: Tudor City Residents Suing to Block SolowHouston … [Read more...]
Carroll Gardens: Sign the Pro-Development Petition
Whoever is putting together this petition, please let Market Urbanism readers know how to sign the petition.Gowanus Lounge: Carroll Gardens Rumor Mill: "Pro-Development" Petition? … [Read more...]
Are Late-Night Speakeasies on their way to NYC?
Somebody tell the mob, there's a new prohibition in town:From the New York Sun: 4 A.M. Last Calls Could Be Headed The Way of Smoky BarsAlthough they have no authority to mandate hours, Community Boards have tightened their grip on late night establishments. Of course, they claim to be … [Read more...]
The High Cost of Trendy Living
An interesting post discussing the economics of why people decide to pay high rents to live in dense urban places.The High Cost of Trendy Living … [Read more...]
Was it the name that killed “congestion pricing”?
Congestion pricing links:portfolio.com: Why Congestion Pricing Diedwsj poll suggests "clearway", "freeflow", and others: Why Not ‘FreeFlow’? A Buzzwatch Makeover for NYC’s Failed Traffic PlanTrendczar: Congested Thinkingknowledgeproblem.com: EZ-Zone? FreeFlow? Would congestion … [Read more...]
NIMBYs sue to force developer to “protect character”
Nearby residents want to stall Columbus Village from being their Upper West Side neighbor.The myth that dense development is bad for the environment continues... Maybe high-priced attorneys help propagate these myths at the expense of the environment and supply of housing for the sake of their … [Read more...]