Zoning laws have shut out Black Americans and others considered undesirable from thriving suburbs for too long.
Tag: Area Planning and Renewal
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By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.
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As Super Bowl Fans Arrive, Phoenix Seeks to Present a New Face
The game puts a spotlight on the city’s efforts to remake its image through art, eco-friendly development and a revitalized downtown.
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Madison Square Garden Wants to Stay Put Forever. It May Not Be So Easy.
With its current 10-year license expiring in July, the Garden is asking New York City officials for a permanent permit to run the arena at its site above Penn Station.
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NYC Official Plans to Fill Manhattan’s Empty Spaces With Thousands of Homes
Where could tens of thousands of new homes fit in one of the densest parts of America? One local official looks for pockets of opportunity.