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SoHo Rezoning: Media Articles
The People vs. Big Development
Activists Decry SoHo/NoHo Rezoning as Giveaway to Developers
Seven Things You Ought Know About SoHo NoHo Rezoning
SoHo Talk Rezoning Sparks Affordable Housing Battle Between Old and Young New Yorkers
Soho NoHo Plan Lacks Clarity And Could Spark Flood of Development
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Community Board 2
Community Board 2: Human Services Committee Shelter Information
Community Board 2 Answers (May 2021)
Department of Buildings filing – link contains specifications of the garage conversion to shelter
New York State Right to Shelter Law is unique as it provides temporary emergency shelter to every man, woman, and child who is eligible for services, every night. This policy sets New York apart from municipalities across the nation which often turn homeless individuals and families away once shelters have filled up
Shelters in a low-concentration neighborhood might further alienate vulnerable people who need support. Read more
Department of Homeless Services Report on Shelters gives an overview of the strategy and philosophy of the City to managing those without homes
SoHo Community Contributes Under 1% Of The Shelter Population: City of New York data /DHS data /Coalition for the homeless
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Community Board New
Community Board Meeting: May 26
This meeting will address the single men’s homeless shelter planned for 10 Wooster Street/ 349 Canal Street.
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Community Board Meeting: May 13
The Department of Social Services [DSS] and WestHab, the operator of the shelter, are planning to attend to address residents’ questions and comments
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Community Board Meeting: April 21
The Manhattan Community Board 2 meeting on Thursday will be an opportunity for our community to weigh in on many local matters including the SoHo/NoHo rezoning and the homeless shelter
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