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Bad Housing Harms Children | Detroit’s Urban Forrest | Citibikes Scarce in Poor Neighborhoods
JP Morgan Chase settles with FHFA for a record $5.1 billion; 5 years in the planning, Detroit’s “urban forest” is finally underway; Run-down housing is harmful for childhood development.
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Data Updates
Sandy’s Impact on Seniors
Some of the neighborhoods hit hard by Sandy have a high share of older New Yorkers, including seniors living alone.
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Data Updates
In the Path of the Storm
From co-ops to rental homes, New York’s diverse housing stock in Sandy’s surge area presents a challenge for recovery and resilience.
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Working Class Housing Crisis | Residents Anti One57 | Foreclosure Risks for Sandy-Damaged Homeowners
The price of housing is going up much, much faster than wages, putting working class people at risk. A year since Sandy, few changes in New Jersey and Rockaway homeowners still face foreclosure. The Harlem River is getting a push out of isolation as New York embraces its status as a river city.
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News & Events
Ingrid Gould Ellen Presents on the Impact of Neighborhood Violence and Crime
Furman Center co-director Ingrid Gould Ellen presented this week at NYU Stern’s Urbanization Project on the impact of neighborhood violence and crime on children’s academic performance.
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Data Updates
NYC Hits the Books
NYC’s graduation rate has grown faster than that of the other four largest school districts in the state.
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Bloomberg Talks Housing | More Neighborhood Data Needed | Big Banks Pay
Bloomberg states lack of affordable housing a ‘good sign of a vibrant economy,’ because of high demand. Open data is needed for every city, every neighborhood. Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase might pay the FHFA $6 billion in damages.
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Research & Policy
New Report Analyzes the Market for Buying Sky in NYC
A new Furman Center analysis of development rights transfers in New York City reveals a complex market, with immediate implications for the city’s Midtown East rezoning proposal.
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City Council Sues NYCHA | Changes In Lower Manhattan | City Buys Sandy-Damaged Home
City council has entered into a lawsuit with NYCHA regarding leasing public housing-designated land. The sale of an iconic building in the financial district brings changes to lower Manhattan. The Bloomberg administration buys its first house damaged by hurricane Sandy in relief efforts.
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Shutdown Stalls Home Loans | What is A ‘Downtown?’ | Homeless Teens Legally Protected
Thousands of home buyers will be unable to get approvals for their mortgages because of the government shutdown. Proximity to city hall defines ‘downtown.’ California bill will protect homeless teens avoiding shelters, schools, and health centers.