Bronx activists look at Community Land Trusts as a way to create more greenspace
As huge waterfront projects are being built around the South Bronx by private entities, community
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Developer presents ambitious plan on former school site
Developers and city housing officials unveiled a plan for 289 units of housing and a health center in place of the former PS 31 on the Grand Concourse, but Community Board 1 urged them to go back to the drawing board.
Arroyo among honorees at SoBRO gala
Adam Green of Rocking the Boat and City Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo were among those honored at SoBRO’s annual event.
Developers’ Halloween bash enrages Bronxites
First, developers posted a billboard pronouncing Port Morris the Piano District, without community consultation. Then they threw a Halloween party featuring Naomi Campbell, Carmelo Anthony and other media darlings, provoking cries of “Enough already,” from artists and residents.
Housing rises on reclaimed land in Melrose
Contaminated vacant lots are cleaned up An eight-story apartment building rising on the Northeast corner