Tag: Urban development
Illinois’ Third-Largest City Surpasses Joliet: A Suburb of Chicago
So, like, Illinois has this new third-largest city now, right? It's all because of some new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing that one Chicago suburb totally knocked another one off its high...
Upgrades Planned for Park near Brooklyn Borough Hall with Potential Parking Spot Changes
A Major Shake-Up in Brooklyn Green SpaceIn a bold move that is sure to ruffle some feathers, a proposal for a major overhaul of the green space at Brooklyn Borough Hall is facing some...
West Village Rec Center Renovation: A $51M Transformation
A historic West Village rec center at risk of collapse gonna be rebuilt at a cost of $51 million under Mayor Eric Adams’ latest proposed budget. The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center in the West...
Federal Cuts to NYC Housing Unites Unlikely Allies
Federal Housing Cuts in NYC Spark Unlikely PartnershipsThe looming threat of significant cuts to federal housing assistance in New York City has brought together a diverse group of stakeholders who are typically at odds....
Exploring Barclays Center’s Controversial History: Free Red Hook Event
Barclays Center, a prominent landmark in Prospect Heights, has a controversial history dating back to its announcement in December 2003. The development of this arena sparked a heated debate that lasted for years, pitting...
Revitalization Project Planned for NYC’s Floyd Bennett Field
Revitalization Project Planned for NYC's Floyd Bennett FieldThe federal government is embarking on a new project that will reshape the landscape of Floyd Bennett Field, a former Brooklyn air base that has served as...