Vicki Been Discusses Bloomberg’s Legacy

December 4, 2012 – Furman Center Co-Director Vicki Been discussed the urban planning legacy of the Bloomberg Administration at a symposium by Fordham Law and the New York City Bar on Tuesday. The discussion ranged from the extensive rezoning efforts undertaken in recent years, including the expanded use of transferable development rights, to sustainability projects embodied in PlaNYC. For more on understanding the Bloomberg administration’s impact, check out the Furman Center’s paper on New York City’s recent history of removing regulatory barriers and research on Bloomberg era rezoning’s relationship with park accessibility and transportation.