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Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
2 hours agoHistoric Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice
Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours agoBattery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork
The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day agoA Gaming Executive Said "Build Me a Crystal House." This Is What 7,300 sq. ft. of Pure Glass Looks Like - Yanko Design
Glass architecture creates a unique interplay of presence and absence, exemplified by F-House's all-glass design that challenges conventional residential norms.
California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days agoLegislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California
Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
#homeownership
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks agoWe bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.
The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 days agoIt's Not All About Millennial's, Baby Boomers Are Still Buying Boston Condos For Sale Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
Baby Boomers dominate the housing market, accounting for nearly half of all home purchases, while first-time buyers reach a record low.
fromFast Company
1 month agoIf you want housing abundance, let the market work
Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoExpert Analysis
Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
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