Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a 10-year affordable housing plan that set the tone for land use in 2014. Image credit: NYC.gov

Welcome to CityLand‘s third annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected a range of our most popular and prominent stories, guest commentaries and profiles concerning New York City land use in 2014.  Our third year as an online publication was marked by a new Mayor, a new Council, and a massive push to address the City’s housing shortage.  We at CityLand are excited to continue providing in-depth coverage of the latest land use projects, cases, and legislation in 2015 and look forward to seeing what the year will bring.  Thank you for all of your support and have a happy new year!
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The first CityLand issue – October 15, 2004.

Welcome to CityLand‘s second annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected the most popular and interesting stories, guest commentaries and profiles concerning NYC land use in 2013. In only our second year transitioning to an online publication, readership has dramatically increased. We look forward to continuing to provide in-depth coverage of the latest land use projects, cases, and legislation in 2014.  We at CityLand thank you for your support and wish you a happy new year!
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The first CityLand issue – October 15, 2004

Welcome to CityLand‘s first annual top ten stories of the year! We’ve selected the most popular and interesting stories in NYC land use news from our very first year as an online-only publication. We’ve been reporting on NYC land use for eight years and we’ll continue to provide in-depth coverage of the latest land use projects, cases, and legislation in 2013.  The CityLand staff thanks you for your support and wishes you a happy new year!

1. NYU Campus Expansion Plan Reduced Again – NYU agreed to limit heights of the Zipper Building and Boomerang Buildings, and to provide community center if no public school is built on site.
2. Landmarking of Brinckerhoff Cemetery Proceeds to Council Vote Despite Owner’s Opposition – Owner of the vacant former cemetery site claimed she purchased the lot to build a home for herself, not knowing of the property’s history, and was not competently represented throughout the landmarking process.
3. City Council Rejects Sale of City Property in Hopes for an African Burial Ground Museum – Council Member Charles Barron lead the City Council’s rejection of 22 Reade Street sale in support of the site being used for a pending federally-funded African Burial Ground Museum.
4. Kickstarter Wins Landmarks’ Approval for Brooklyn HQ – Internet fundraising company plans to renovate dilapidated building in Greenpoint.
5. HDC: Proposed Legislation Would Undermine the Landmarks Preservation Commission by Simeon Bankoff.
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