Related Companies
Coverage of Related Companies in the Nexus archive.
- Chelsea NYCHA project gets federal greenlight as litigation persists
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) received federal approval to convert Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea housing to Section 8, involving demolition and rebuilding for 2,056 residents with plans for thousands of mixed-income units. Housing advocates oppose the project, citing displacement risks and insufficient low-income housing, while NYCHA argues it aligns with its mission and includes healthcare and community facilities.
- Jocelyn Benson: ‘None of my family is profiting from data centers’
Jocelyn Benson, a gubernatorial candidate in Michigan, faces scrutiny over her husband's role at a company involved in a data center project in the state. She denies family profits from data centers and proposes regulations requiring public hearings and environmental safeguards for developers.
- NYCHA Chelsea residents to be relocated after court allows controversial redevelopment to move forward
A New York City appeals court approved the redevelopment of NYCHA’s Fulton and Chelsea-Elliott Houses, allowing demolition of 18 buildings to construct six new ones over seven years. The project includes 3,454 mixed-income apartments, with 1,038 at affordable rates, and relocates some residents temporarily. Opponents argued the plan bypassed proper approvals and involved private developers on public land, but the court dismissed their lawsuit as untimely.
- After combative hearing, court extends NYCHA project pause
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks to demolish and rebuild public housing developments with private housing, but tenants argue the plan violates housing laws. An appellate court extended a temporary restraining order against the project until its decision, as both sides dispute legal compliance and project justification.