Tag: New York City

NYCHA Request for Proposal Documentation Now Available Online

June 12, 2013

While the New York City Housing Authority has continuously mentioned that their new ‘infill plan’ will ensure “that no public housing apartments would be demolished and no families displaced,” they have yet to mention any potential drawbacks in loss of open space, community centers, and recreational facilities. That being said, NYCHA has released pre-Request for … More NYCHA Request for Proposal Documentation Now Available Online

NYCHA Residents Protest Infill Plan at City Hall

June 11, 2013

On Tuesday, June 11 tenant leaders, representing seven NYCHA developments, held a press conference to announce their opposition to the NYCHA infill development plan. They were joined by a host of elected officials who also voiced their dissent, including Congress members Nydia Velazquez, Charles Rangel,  Jerrod Nadler, and Speaker of the City Council, Christine Quinn. Congresswoman Nydia … More NYCHA Residents Protest Infill Plan at City Hall