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Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program Interim Report
The East New York Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program (BACPP) is an ongoing...
A tour of six notable refugee housing projects in Europe: a mini-directory
Over the years, cities in Europe have handled residential facilities for refugees in a range of...
From Lot to Neighborhood to City: An Action Plan for Basement Flood Safety & Stormwater Equity
The legalization of basement apartments is a policy issue that lives at the intersection...
Onward and Upward: A Technical Guide to Zoning Reform
After more than a year of research and consultation with experts across the housing and...
Participatory Property Management
Over the last two years, New York City has pioneered a new resident-centered approach to the...
Zoning for Solar
The City of New York has a goal of reducing city-wide GHG emissions by 80 percent (from 2005...
Brutal Bureaucracy: NYC Housing Connect Analysis
To get food stamps, you need the make and model of your car. To get rental assistance, you need...
Housing Plan for LGBTQ+ Communities
NYC must support the LGBTQ+ New Yorkers who have found community in our city for decades.New...
Feminist Housing Plan
A feminist housing plan would help create a more just and inclusive New York City for all New...
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