Oct 31, 2017When community land trusts meet worker cooperatives and non-profit development, everyone winsThere are three large expenses when building: the land, the developer and the construction work (both materials and labor). Finding ways to get the cost of all three of these down should be one way the city manages the Affordability Housing Crisis that we are experiencing in our fair city…Housing5 min read
Jul 11, 2017The cost of NYCHAContinuing our conversation about the the differences between Bloomberg and de Blasio’s housing plan, as well as ways we can make a difference on our own communities in response. You can’t discuss any housing plan in NYC and leave out public housing and the challenges the organization and its tenants…Housing5 min read
Jul 8, 2017Reasons why Mayor de Blasio’s Employment Plan won’t work for the construction industryThere are a variety of ways de Blasio’s plan differs from his predecessors’. Last post we touched on the basics of both plans. Now we will look into the employment initiatives that were tied to the affordable housing plans. Bloomberg made no promises as part of his affordable housing plan…NYC3 min read
Jul 8, 2017Key Benefits of the de Blasio Housing PlanMayor Bloomberg was elected in 2001, less than 100 days after 9/11 and in a time of incredible turbulence, both socially and economically. His unflappable, steady, and business-like approach reassured us and led to a steady build up of the economy. …Housing3 min read
Jul 5, 2017This is how they do it: rezoning NYCOriginally published at www.bmkfinishes.com on July 5, 2017. My previous posts addressed the differences in the plans set forth by the Bloomberg and de Blasio administrations in regards to the employment impact and the total number of affordable housing units either built or preserved. In this post, we’ll delve into…Housing4 min read