Last week, following Community Board 3's public hearing, we outlined the city's plan for the Seward Park Development Project. Now here's a more detailed account from the presentation, which mapped out their vision for the 7-acre parcel, Manhattan's most...
In the past few months, there hasn't been much news to report about the Seward Park redevelopment project (SPURA), but the lull is about to come to an end. Next Wednesday, March 8, city officials will return to Community...
In last week's State of the City Address, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made reference to the Seward Park redevelopment project (SPURA). In a section of his speech detailing various development projects, Bloomberg said, “This year, we’ll take steps to bring...
Finally this week, the residents of 400 Grand Street got to hear directly from the city about their fate. For nearly three years, they've been desperately trying to get answers about the status of their building, which sits on...
We're at University Settlement, where city planners are conducting a pubic hearing regarding the Seward Park redevelopment project.
The hearing is part of the lead-up to a 9-month environmental assessment of the Seward Park parcels, at the foot of the...
It's the biggest moment in the Seward Park redevelopment process (SPURA) since Community Board 3 approved planning guidelines for the 7-acre parcel last January. Tomorrow afternoon, the city will convene a public meeting meant to solicit feedback on a...
Yesterday, we wrote about the upcoming public hearing regarding the Seward Park redevelopment project. On October 11th, residents will have the chance to speak out about the "draft scoping document," the final version of which will guide a comprehensive...
In the next month, the Seward Park redevelopment project (SPURA) enters an important new phase. On October 11th, the city is holding two "public scoping" meetings, a chance for Lower East Side residents to weigh in on the sweeping...
Here's a quick recap from last night's meeting of Community Board 3's land use committee, which is planning for the redevelopment of the 7-acre Seward Park site (SPURA). For the first time, there was at least an inkling from...
Here's a reminder. Tomorrow night, Community Board 3 and city officials will be meeting to discuss the Seward Park redevelopment project (SPURA). The ongoing conversations are aimed at formulating a master plan for the 7-acre parcel at the foot...
