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Long Island City

May 14, 2013

Queens Kids Build Purrfect Mini-City for Kittens Up for Adoption

Flux Factory is launching "Kitty City," an urban planning project.

Upper East Side

May 01, 2013

Task Force Rejects CUNY-MSK Plan, Citing Traffic and Open Space Concerns

A CB8 committee told developers they still had concerns about proposed the 1-million-square-foot center.

Chelsea

March 21, 2013

Architecture Cruise Spotlights Post-Sandy Planning on the High Seas

This year's AIA Around Manhattan Boat tour will look at the waterfront in a post-Sandy city.

West Village

November 16, 2012

Tax on Properties Near Hudson River Park Would Be 'Modest,' Proponents Say

The assessment for the Neighborhood Improvement District would be 7.5 cents a square foot for residents.

Washington Heights

August 08, 2012

Quadriad Realty to Present City Revised Wahi Skyscraper Proposal

Quadriad Realty plans to present City Planning with a new proposal for its proposed skyscraper plan.

Midtown

April 28, 2011

City's New Zoning Plan Could Bring Life South of Penn Station

The new rules are intended to help transform the "Fur District" into a thriving, 24/7 neighborhood.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 07, 2011

Columbia's Baker Field Expansion Gets Green Light

The City Council voted to approve Columbia University's plan to expand its Baker Field athletic complex.

Midtown

April 07, 2011

Midtown's Community Board 5 Welcomes Newest Members

A city planner, several attorneys and a student will attend their first board meeting next week.

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.

Downtown

October 18, 2010

City Rezones 25 Blocks in TriBeCa to Allow Residential Development

The change reflects TriBeCa's transformation from a manufacturing district to a residential neighborhood.

Downtown

August 02, 2010

World Financial Center Winter Garden Staircase Demolition Planned by Developer

Brookfield Properties plans to demolish the staircase at the Winter Garden.

Manhattan

June 10, 2010

City Planning Commission Votes to Acquire Final High Line Section

The Department of City Planning voted in favor of a plan would allow the city to acquire the final portion of the High Line.

Manhattan

May 25, 2010

East Village Rezoning Plan Would Limit Building Heights on Third and Fourth Avenues

The city agreed to consider rezoning portions of Third and Fourth avenues to preserve the character of the East Village.

Harlem

December 23, 2009

Judge Rules Randall's Island Sports Fields Should Remain Public

The city agreed to consider rezoning portions of Third and Fourth avenues to preserve the character of the East Village.