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The before/after images shown below illustrate what can happen when our request for historic district expansion is ignored in Tribeca. Alas, these threatened buildings are in C6 zoning, which means a lot of height is theoretically possible. Meanwhile, enjoy our new interactive slider. You toggle it back and forth to show the before/after shots. Use your cursor […]
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These are just the first 300 or so…. Stop the high rises that are dwarfing northern Tribeca. Insist on new development that is more sensitively integrated into the scale and character of the existing neighborhood. If oversized, undistinguished new construction continues unchecked at its current alarming pace, the charm and character of this unique architectural […]
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So what’s the problem? Developers often ask to build taller than zoning allows. The city then says: build us a public plaza and we’ll let you. The resulting “public private” plazas, or “POPS” are supposed to provide a public amenity. They vary greatly in quality. Jerold Kayden wrote a book documenting them all in New […]
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Our petition to protect Tribeca is 65 names short of our goal. Sign here so we can deliver it to the elected officials. We are one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over public access to the specifically landmarked interior gallery space of this landmarked building. The city sold off the building to a […]
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02 Jul '15
Two Places in Tribeca: Before and After You can see the photos on your phone, but it might be more fun visually on your browser. Scroll down to see them. Meanwhile, here are some Tribeca Trust updates: If you just want to sign the petition, click here. To donate or become a friend, click here. To […]
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