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This edition: Mega Development in New York City: Policies and Priorities

Episode Details

Original tape date: September 26, 2006.

The topic this month is development, especially mega-development. We want to talk about Hudson Yards, Atlantic Yards, Ground Zero, all proposed mega development sites that are on state land beyond the reach of the city’s community review process. Other proposed megadevelopments, such as Columbia’s plans for a new Manhattanville campus, fall into a grayer area on community review. Even as some of these developments get stalled in disputes over everything from design considerations to eminent domain questions, public benefit authorities such as Battery Park City and Roosevelt Island have been able to proceed with aggressive building programs incorporating environmental sensitivities and affordable housing.
 
What is the future of large development in the city, and what does it mean for the city’s future?

Guest List

James Gill Chairman, Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority

Hon. Melinda R. Katz NYC Council Member, District 29

Bob Liff Senior Vice President, George Arzt Communications

Ron Schiffman Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

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  • CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures.

    The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel.

    CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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