Elegran Edge
The Real Estate Blog
What is Elegran Edge? It’s the blog where we bring together the biggest and best stories from our neighborhood blogs and agent blogs. If it’s happening in Manhattan real estate, you can find it here.
Articles about "Hurricane Sandy"
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Changing Tides: Preparing New York City for Climate Change Impact
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Zain Ul-Arifeen
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August 09, 2016
Climate change is upon us and coastal cities around the world are making a conscious effort to increase sustainability and resilience—and New York City is no different. We discuss how the city is preparing for a world with rising sea levels and erratic weather events.
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L-Train Alternatives: Of Venetian-style Vaporettos and Giant Inflatable Condoms
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Zain Ul-Arifeen
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June 22, 2016
Some very interesting alternatives to the L-train were proposed, ranging from the feasible to the far-fetched.
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L-Train Shutdown: The Issue, the Consequences, and the Proposed Solutions
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Zain Ul-Arifeen
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June 01, 2016
What will life be like when the L-train shuts down? We delve into the immediate impacts and the potential mitigation strategies.
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NYC Real Estate After Sandy
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Helen Olivo
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April 07, 2016
Four years later, we’re making progress rebuilding after disaster. How has NYC helped those affected by Hurricane Sandy?
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The South Street Seaport: A Timeline of Events
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Helen Olivo
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February 05, 2016
Here is a timeline of the controversial events behind Howard Hugh’s Pier 17 and the surrounding South Street Seaport.
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The Biggest, Most Impactful Infrastructure Developments for NYC
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Nikko Espina
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February 02, 2016
Gov. Cuomo has an infrastructure plan that could cost NYC $100 billion. Take a look at some of the most impactful projects in the pipeline.
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#TBT: South Street Seaport’s Storied Past and Future Fate
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Serena Horrigan
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August 13, 2015
Development plans for South Street Seaport could bring some very big (and tall) changes to this historic mercantile district!
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Berm Baby Berm! Finally, Manhattan Has a Flood Protection Plan
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Samantha Brown
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June 12, 2014
Twenty months after Superstorm Sandy devastated New York City and much of the surrounding area, many residents still suffer from both the economic and emotional effects of the storm. As they continue to pick up the pieces, one question still lingers: What if Superstorm Sandy–or a worse storm–happened tomorrow? Would anything be different if this happened again?
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Water Under The Bridge (If It Had the Funding)
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Jonathan Tuason
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May 20, 2014
Since Hurricane Sandy swept through the East Coast, redevelopment has been unfortunately slow. Late last month, the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance met for their annual conference, this time titled, “Rebuilding our Waterfront: From the Water In, From the Grassroots Up”, in the hopes of addressing progress thus far, and how to continue forward.
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The Makings of a Storm-Resilient City
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Stephanie Fujihashi
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May 01, 2014
Photo courtesy of Bijark Ingels Group
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