Block by Block

The Mamdani administration released a housing plan titled 'Block by Block,' aiming to build 200,000 new affordable homes and preserve 200,000 existing homes over a decade. The plan addresses New York's structural housing shortage through policy reforms, transit-oriented development, and capital commitments to affordable housing.

Metro Nashville’s insurance company has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Nashville Downtown Partnership over a summer fire in a downtown parking garage near the main library. The lawsuit alleges the partnership failed to properly oversee Block by Block, a property management company that stored hazardous materials and allowed smoking, leading to a fire that caused the library’s nine-month closure and ongoing garage repairs.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged city support for the Bronx at the inaugural economic development summit, addressing historical injustices and announcing plans to create affordable housing. The event, organized by Our Bronx and BXEDC, included discussions on combating disparities and supporting local businesses.