Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Housing

Will the killer be held accountable? Will Mayor Adams?

Op-Ed: The Killing of Jordan Neely and the Broader Failure of New York’s Police-First Policy

By Alex Vitale | May 10, 2023 | No Comments

Many are calling for ex-Marine Daniel Penny to be held accountable, but will Mayor Adams and other electeds be similarly held responsible?

Wednesday’s Headlines: End Parking Minimums Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

The big news is that on Thursday at 11 a.m., our friends at Open Plans will be hosting a rally in City Hall Park to demand the end of outdated rules that require developers to build far more parking than is needed. Plus other news.

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Parking Bill is Big Win for Climate, Housing, and Rational Planning

By Melanie Curry | Sep 24, 2022 | No Comments

California has just passed a law that prohibits cities from setting a minimum parking requirement on developments near transit. This is a big deal.

The Gowanus Canal: not exactly a garden spot of America. Photo: Annie Weinstock

OPINION: Progressives Should Support the Gowanus Rezoning

By Annie Weinstock | Jun 25, 2021 | No Comments

NIMBY opponents are throwing everything they can at the plan. But they aren't looking at the real benefits.

Rich people don't often know how much stuff costs.

Who Thinks $100K Can Buy A Home In Brooklyn? These Two Wanna-Be Mayors

By Christopher Robbins | May 11, 2021 | No Comments

Ray McGuire and Shaun Donovan don't know how much it costs to live in Brooklyn.