Council approves Flushing Waterfront rezoning
/“This is a good compromise.”
Read MoreThe rezoning application proceeds to a full Council vote tomorrow.
Read More“Why should we not expect a level of affordable housing? Over 70,000 people are living in homeless shelters and you’re talking about nonsensical [regulations] and saying you don’t need to do affordable housing.”
Read MoreA new exhibition featuring works by a pair of emerging artists will debut at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning’ Miller Gallery Oct. 29.
“We need actual affordable housing, and not only as a tradeoff for more luxury housing. There’s nobody who wants a Queens waterfront more than Flushing residents, but it shouldn't come at the cost of 2,000 luxury condos.”
Read More“It’s going to be a place where tourists and everyone else will want to come.”
Read MoreThe rezoning would pave the way for a partnership of developers to create a 13-tower, mixed-use complex of housing, hotels, offices and shops.
Read MoreThe rezoning would allow for the reshaping of the Flushing waterfront.
Read More“Imagine boosting our existing efforts to reconnect New Yorkers with the water if we have opportunities for them to boat, swim, and fish in accessible, clean creeks and bays.”
Read MoreHome / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions