Experts blast ‘misleading’ report attacking SoHo rezoning plan

“Neighborhoods that are not bound by outdated zoning restrictions are more affordable and more accessible,” said Jessica Katz, executive director of the Citizens Housing & Planning Council. 

“The erroneous claims that the proposed SoHo/NoHo rezoning would make the neighborhood richer, whiter and more expensive are especially puzzling coming from the group that fought against the Elizabeth Street affordable-housing project to create housing for low-income seniors,” she said.