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Data Updates
Bites of the Big Apple
From Russian food in Brighton Beach, to ice cream in Staten Island, New York City’s eateries prove you can find every type of food in the Big Apple.
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Research & Policy
Introducing ‘The Dream Revisited’, a Slow Debate on Racial & Economic Segregation
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the NYU Furman Center has launched a blog to host a “slow debate” on economic and racial segregation in neighborhoods and schools.
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News & Events
Experts Convene to Develop Retrofit Solutions, Build Resilience for NYC’s Multifamily Housing
This month, the NYU Furman Center launched a project to provide resilient, cost-effective retrofit solutions for NYU’s multifamily housing stock.
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Delays Hinder Affordable Housing | Albany Rivalry Over Chase Settlement | Property Tax Increase
New York City housing market ends 2013 strong, but affordable housing continues to feel the squeeze. New York State Governor and Attorney General spar over how to direct $613 million from the JP Morgan Chase settlement.
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Housing Starts: Housing Battle on Many Fronts | Eminent Domain | City Infrastructure and its Effects
With rising rents, advocates and tenants want a multidisciplinary approach to address the housing crisis. Eminent domain is being used in cities as a tool to combat blight, but how effective is it? Infrastructural choices can affect the longevity of cities.
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Housing Starts: Fungibility of Air | Bronx Landmark to be Demolished | New Speaker Elected
The effects of rezoning are explored in New York City’s housing realm. A Bronx landmark is on the brink of demolition. New York City council has a new speaker.
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Housing Starts: Micro-Homes a Solution? | A Shift in Housing Policy | Shelters Under de Blasio
Micro-homes are built and explored as a solution to housing shortage. Mel Watt signals change in housing policy and regulation. de Blasio initiates ‘Code Blue’ policy to guarantee shelter for all on very cold days.
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Housing Starts: De Blasio’s Pension Plan | Bloomberg Out | Policing Public Housing
De Blasio plans to use money from NYC pension fund for housing costs. With Bloomberg’s exit comes new challenges for de Blasio. How much does it cost to police public housing projects?
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Housing Starts: Waiting for De Blasio | Rhea: No Regrets | Speaker Mark-Viverito
New Yorkers are waiting for de Blasio’s solutions to homelessness. NYCHA’s chairman has “no regrets.” A Whole Foods grows in Brooklyn.
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News & Events
Furman Center Kicks Off Integration Research Initiative with a Tour and Talks
Sheffilyn Ifill speaks to Straus fellows. Desmond King delivers talk, “Sterilized by the State.” Weeksville Heritage Center tour provides history of Crown Heights.