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Policy & Legislation

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      Green Buildings (1 recent stories)

    • Over the past decade, “green” building projects have been sprouting up throughout New York City, as energy efficient and environmentally-conscious design increasingly becomes the norm for developers of new construction projects. Buildings are defined as “green” as a result of efficient use of the energy, water and material or as a result of environmentally-friendly design, maintenance and operations. Through the U.S.   Read More ...

      Landmarks Preservation (1 recent stories)

    • In 1963, the original Penn Station – widely considered a masterpiece of the Beaux Arts style – was demolished to make way for a modern Madison Square Garden arena and office tower. The act sparked widespread condemnation and added urgency to concerns that runaway development and urban renewal efforts were endangering New York’s architectural heritage. Less than two years later, Mayor Robert Wagner signed the 1965 Read More ...

      New York City Housing Authority (1 recent stories)

    • Established in 1934, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest and oldest public housing authority. It is also the city's biggest landlord, with 178,407 apartments in 324 complexes located throughout the five boroughs (as of April 2010). More 8% of the city's population live in NYCHA housing. As of January 1, 2010, NYCHA tenants in conventional public housing have an average family income of $ 23,187 and pay an average rent of $408 per month.   Read More ...

      New York City Solid Waste Management Plan (1 recent stories)

    • On October 27, 2006, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved the City’s Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) Solid Waste Management Plan. The 20- year plan is designed to fundamentally change the way the City transports residential and commercial waste by utilizing barges and trains, rather than trucks. The energy reducing goals are outlined in Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC 2030 initiative.   Read More ...
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