Climate Change
New York City Needs More Housing. Should it Come With Promises to Protect Green Space?
Housing developers face resistance from residents who feel deeply connected to the city’s parks and open areas.
The Elizabeth Street Garden, a cherished green space in lower Manhattan, was at the center of a heated debate that pitted locals against affordable housing advocates and city officials.
New York City Needs More Housing. Should it Come With Promises to Protect Green Space?