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NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Presentation

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission Presentation

“It is clear that Olmsted’s intent in providing neighborhoods like Kingsbridge Heights with narrow, curvilinear streets was to assure that they would maintain their residential character, discourage inappropriate development, and preserve their existing natural beauty.” (See VI below)
This is a power point:  Fort Independence Historic District
This is a pdf of the power point:  Fort [...]

Position Paper on Supportive Housing and other statements

This will be the place we will put the comments from the community. If you spoke out and what to send us the statement, we will upload. Email to fipna@fipna.org. Thank you
Position Statement on the Proposed Urban Pathway
Statement Contextual Design
Citywide Statement of Need page 11, 12 and 17

Looking at the Urban Institute Study, can we compare Denver with Bronx CB 8? Absolutely!

Economic & Demographic Data http://bit.ly/4viDXQ
Denver County At A Glance
Square Miles   …………………… 156.0
Population  ………………………  544,759
Median Age  …………………….   33.4 yrs.
Households  …………………….. 240,181
Labor Force   ……………………   312,283
Number of Jobs   ………………..  425,692
Average Wage   …………………   $45,880
Student Enrollment (K-12)   ……  72,489
Denver Labor Force
Total Labor Force:  Denver – 312,283, Denver Metro – 1,294,086
Employed:  Denver – 293,698, Denver Metro – 1,229,070
Unemployed: Denver – 18,585, Denver Metro – 65,016
Population
Denver [...]

FIPNA Press Releases on use of vacant lot in area for homeless

We are dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life for residents of our historic community. It’s about the people who live here!
FIPNA PR Vacant Lot 010510
FIPNA PR Vacant Lot 122209a

The History of Supportive Housing

2000 – A HISTORY OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN NEW YORK CITY, Claire Haaga, Housing and Services, Inc. (HSI), New Plan Excel Realtry Trust – http://newman.baruch.cuny.edu/digital/2000/conversations/haaga_2000.htm

“……… For former alcoholics, drug users, or people with mental health problems, the experience of living in their own unit and worrying about furnishings and utilities may be an isolating experience. [...]

CB 8 Land Use Meeting, Thursday 1/14/10 at 7:30 pm

MEETING NOTICE

LAND USE COMMITTEE
DATE:      THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010*
TIME:       7:30 PM
PLACE: KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION CENTER
3400 CANNON PLACE
BRONX, NY 10463
AGENDA
Discussion of development plans at 3469 Cannon Place.
Charles G. Moerdler
Chairman
Land Use Committee

*Please Note: Change of Date
CGM:pm
12/29/09

Cannon Place Vacant Lot Campaign

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Urban Pathways Actions in Astoria, December 2008

December 24, 2008

http://www.qgazette.com/news/2008-12-24/features/013.html
Board 1 Opposes Urban Pathways’ Building

BY RICHARD GENTILVISO

From the outset, there were concerns and Community Board 1 overwhelmingly voted against a proposed 50-unit building for homeless people who have also been diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues.
“It’s unfair to house people in an area without basic needs—no supermarkets, drugstores, [...]

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