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Lower East Side

May 06, 2013

Bruce Ratner Among Developers Expected to Submit Plans for Seward Park

Bids were due Monday for the 6-acre Lower East Side site.

Lower East Side

August 22, 2012

SPURA Development Plan on Lower East Side Gets City Planning Approval

The multi-block development is making its way through the city's land-use reveiw process.

Lower East Side

July 06, 2012

Stringer Supports SPURA Plan if Permanent Affordable Housing is Protected

Borough president Scott Stringer wants to ensure permanent affordable housing options at Seward Park.

Lower East Side

May 23, 2012

Permanent Affordable Housing Coming to Lower East Side's SPURA Development

Community Board 3 unanimously approved the SPURA affordable housing plan after community outcry.

East Village & Lower East Side

April 19, 2012

Residents Sound Off on Long-Awaited Lower East Side Redevelopment Plan

Community Board 3 held a public hearing on the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area April 18, 2012.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 21, 2011

Subterranean Park Could Grow in Former LES Trolley Terminal

The "Delancey Underground" project would turn the underground space into a community park that uses solar lighting. 

Lower East Side & East Village

June 28, 2011

Essex Street Market Could Move Across the Street

The Essex St. Market would move across Delancey Street under a plan being floated by the city.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 25, 2011

Essex Street Market Future to be Discussed by Community Board

The famed Lower East Side market may be moved to make room for large development.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 04, 2011

Walmart Foes Warn Lower East Side About Chain Store 'Virus'

The Walmart Free NYC coalition cautioned Community Board 3 to be on the lookout for the massive retail chain.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 03, 2011

Walmart's New York Plans on Community Board 3 Agenda

Community Board 3 will discuss Walmart's advances on New York City at a meeting Tuesday.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 26, 2011

Community Board Approves Development Plan for Lower East Side Lots

Community Board 3 unanimously approved a plan to develop a swath of land on the Lower East Side.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 25, 2011

Plan to Revitalize Area of Lower East Side Gets OK

Community Board 3's land use committee worked on a development plan for the vacant lots over the past three years.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 14, 2010

Advocates Inch Closer to Development Proposal for Seward Park's Empty Lots

A debate over future affordable housing at the sprawling site dominated a local community board meeting Monday.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 13, 2010

Fate of Undeveloped Land on Lower East Side to Be Debated By Community

A community-driven plan for seven undeveloped acres on the Lower East Side is trying seeking to build support.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 25, 2010

New City Councilwoman Margaret Chin Answers Chinatown's Questions in Q&A With DNAinfo

A community-driven plan for seven undeveloped acres on the Lower East Side is trying seeking to build support.