New York Cityfromtherealdeal.com1 day agoThe Daily Dirt: Project approval reform under attackCity Council overwhelmingly defers to local members on land use; overrides are rare, often occur in election years, and serve political messaging.
New York CityfromBrownstoner3 days agoHousing Advocates Target City Council's Development PowerProposed charter amendments would reduce City Council member deference, expand borough presidents' role, and allow smaller projects to bypass ULURP to increase housing supply.
New York CityfromThe Atlantic3 weeks agoNew York NIMBYs Turn Against DemocracyNYC ballot measures would bypass council member deference to speed permitting and build more affordable housing, but the council sought to block them.