Elizabeth Street Garden has been saved-here's why that matters
Briefly

The Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita, a cherished community space, has been saved from being replaced by a housing complex. The Adams administration has abandoned its plan to build 123 affordable senior housing units, choosing instead to pursue rezonings for alternate Lower Manhattan sites. This decision reflects a balance between the city's housing needs and green space preservation, despite criticism from some housing advocates. The community rallied for the garden's preservation, highlighting its importance as a noncommercial refuge for residents and visitors alike.
After a dozen years of work...Eric Adams and Randy Mastro have decided to throw that all away.
This is called using your heart and your head,
Read at Time Out New York
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