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Amanda Burden

Recent Headlines

Hudson Square

January 24, 2013

Rec Center to Be Renovated After $5.6M Hudson Square Concession Deal

The City Planning Commission approved Trinity Real Estate's rezoning request Wednesday.

Chelsea

September 05, 2012

Modified Chelsea Market Plan Unanimously Approved by City Planning

The commission unanimously voted to approve the "refined and improved proposal."

Midtown

August 21, 2012

Slow Down East Midtown Rezoning, Locals and Pols Say

Several officials said the proposal is moving too fast and want a six-month slowdown.

Chelsea

August 14, 2012

Poll Shows Citywide Support for Chelsea Market Expansion, Backers Say

According to the Chelsea Market Coalition, 68 percent of respondents support the project.

Chelsea

July 25, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Could Block High Line Views, Officials Fear

The city planninng commission asked about the impact on views from the High Line.

Midtown East

July 18, 2012

Residents Want Slower Timetable on Midtown East Rezoning

Some Community Board 5 members want to see more time spent on community consulting.

Greenwich Village

June 06, 2012

NYU Expansion Plan Approved by City Planning Commission

Modifications to the plan eliminate a planned hotel, remove commercial space and reduce building heights.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 20, 2012

High Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond Honored at Musical Performance

A benefit honoring High Line co-founder Robert Hammond will raise money for a theater group.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

November 30, 2011

Rudin's St. Vincent's Plan Debated at City Planning Hearing

Rudin Management's CEO said the development would boost health care and the economy in the Village.

Downtown

July 14, 2011

New East River Waterfront Park Goes to the Dogs

Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially opened the first section of the $165 million waterfront park.

Downtown

June 20, 2011

Residents Shocked That They Saved Winter Garden Staircase

The residents said they didn't expect Brookfield Properties to listen to their concerns.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

June 08, 2011

Second Section of the High Line Opens

The High Line's second stretch, from West 20th to 30th streets opened Tuesday.

Downtown

March 04, 2011

Battery Park City Residents Fight to Save Beloved Winter Garden Staircase

Brookfield Properties plans to demolish the staircase to make way for a new pedestrian tunnel.

Downtown

January 24, 2011

City Proposes Outdoor Seating to Spruce Up Water Street

The tables and chairs would go on Water Street's covered sidewalks.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 04, 2011

Effort to Limit Heights on Bowery's Eastern Side Gains Momentum

Advocates and elected officials want height limits added to the Bowery's east side as city balks.