City Council Moves Forward With Gowanus Rezoning After Slashing Affordable Housing
A proposal to build dozens of units on a block near the Gowanus industrial zone was cut in half after locals lobbied Councilmember Shahana Hanif.
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This article was published in partnership with THE CITY.
This article was published in partnership with THE CITY.
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This story has been updated with additional information about a rezoning obtained by Paul Basile in 2021.
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