rezoning
Coverage of rezoning in the Nexus archive.
- Uptown retail booming on Manhattan’s Second Avenue
Retail development is booming on Manhattan’s Second Avenue due to the Q subway line opening and rezoning a decade ago, which spurred residential construction with at least seven major projects between East 71st and East 86th Streets.
- Port Allen rezoning proposal for used car dealership draws neighborhood concerns
A proposal to rezone downtown Port Allen property for a used car dealership has raised concerns among residents. The issue was discussed at a Wednesday meeting where community members expressed worries about the potential impact.
- Longtime residents vacate Charlotte mobile home park, before land houses new apartments
Longtime residents of Charlotte's Forest Park Mobile Home Park are vacating the property after a deadline passed, with a developer planning to replace it with apartments and townhomes. Residents report difficulty finding affordable replacement housing, citing Charlotte's affordability crisis and relocating to areas like Statesville and Lincolnton.
- More Housing, No Gentrification: How Rezoning Gave East New York a New Start
East New York's rezoning plan, initiated under Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration, aimed to prevent gentrification by creating affordable housing. The project produced nearly 6,500 housing units, with two-thirds below-market affordable units, alongside infrastructure and park improvements.