There will be Blood
Eva Schneider Eva Schneider

There will be Blood

New York Blood Center got through one of City Council’s toughest hurdles despite the local council member’s opposition; does this victory signal the end of member deference?

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ULURP, Explained
Eva Schneider Eva Schneider

ULURP, Explained

In a nutshell, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) is the public review process, established by the New York City Charter, that certain land use actions are required to undergo. The process is dictated by a strict timeline, and involves the review and advisory recommendations of the local Community Board and Borough President, followed by the review and approval (or disapproval) of the City Planning Commission (CPC), the City Council, and finally, the Mayor.

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