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 "Neighborhood Development"
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How Zoning Made New York City: The 1916 Resolution and the Need for Urban Structuring
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Zain Ul-Arifeen
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July 18, 2016
New York City pioneered modern urban planning through its 1916 Zoning Resolution, setting an example nationally and globally. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss how zoning has shaped the city's aesthetic over the 20th century.
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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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Tishman Speyer Buys Potential "Hudson Spire" Site By Kamini Ramdeen | May 22, 2014
Tishman Speyer Properties recently purchased two parcels north of the Hudson Yards development site for a whopping $438 million. This large purchase is considered Tishman Speyer’s first major property acquisition since the market crash in 2008. The company had been buying primarily foreign real estate in Europe, Brazil and China. Their U.S. property purchases were mainly in California and Chicago, until now.
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HOW TO BUILD EQUITY IN 2014: WEST CHELSEA NEW CONSTRUCTION By Andrew Warren | January 14, 2014
In my previous post I discussed the importance of building “instant equity” with a new construction purchase.
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It's Official: Kingsbridge Armory WIll Skate Into the Bronx After All By Olivia Smedley | December 12, 2013
After much deliberation, nail biting, and hostility, the plan to redevelop the Kingsbridge National Ice Center in the Bronx has been given the official stamp of approval by the council. It all came down to Fernando Cabrera, a council member who’s had a shaky past concerning his stance on the armory. He decided on Monday to fully support the $320 million project, and the council voted in favor of it 48-1. The lone ranger on the other side of the vote was Charles Barron, who believed that residents of the Bronx didn’t even ice skate.
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Queens Backlot Studio Expansion is Fit For Hollywood By Olivia Smedley | December 06, 2013
Between the National Tennis Center’s expansion and the unfortunate closing of 5 Pointz, Queens is in a constant state of metamorphosis. Kaufman Astoria Studios has recently joined the crop of spaces that are changing with the addition of a backlot studio.
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Queens is Movin' On Up: City Council Approves Hallets Point Project By Olivia Smedley | November 13, 2013
Is Queens the new Manhattan? Most people would say it isn’t, but it sure is getting the all-star treatment. After much doubt and uncertainty, the $1 billion Hallets Point project looks like it will live to see completion. City lawmakers have just reached a last minute decision with councilman Peter Vallone Jr that will lead to a favorable vote on the development of Hallets Point.
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The Trouble with Midtown East’s Rezoning By Bryan Gamble | October 28, 2013
With the end of Mayor Bloomberg’s final term in sight, Mr. Bloomberg and his administration are pushing harder than ever to pass the rezoning of Midtown East. Despite a series of setbacks and revisions to the plan, the rezoning project was recently approved by the City Planning Commission and does have chance to pass. The deadline for final approval from the City Council, however, is quickly approaching and Bloomberg is having trouble passing this rezoning despite his previous 125 successful rezoning proposals.
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Tribeca: Where It Came From And Where It's Going By Peter Black | October 18, 2013
Tribeca rents are the highest in the country. A cornucopia of America’s rich, famous, and powerful own homes in the neighborhood, including Jay Z, Derek Jeter, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Stewart, and Meryl Streep.
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Sandy Recovery For NYC Beaches Will Happen In Due Time By Olivia Smedley | October 17, 2013
As we hit 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, questions are naturally being raised about the rebuilding of areas devastated by the storm. Many beach towns have been celebrating the long awaited completion of repair, while others are left stumped by the lack of progress being made. One of the unlucky areas is Rockaway Beach, which suffered unthinkable damage, and hasn’t seen much relief.
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