Fall 2007 Land Use and Housing Breakfast Series
Our Fall 2007 Breakfast Series focused on the benefits of community gardens, parks and open space in New York City, and the tensions between the need for land for affordable housing and the need for green space.
November 7th: The Costs and Benefits of Community Gardens and Open Space
Our first breakfast in the series explored research and thinking on the costs and benefits of community gardens and open space more generally, including recent Furman Center research on the impact that gardens have on residential property values.
Panelists:
- Christian DiPalermo, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Parks
- Peter Murray, Partner, Loewen Development
- Edie Stone, Director, Green Thumb Program
- Erika Svendsen, Research Social Scientist, U.S. Forest Service
December 6th: Open Space Land Use and Development Issues
At the second breakfast, on Thursday, December 6th, we assembled a panel to delve into the land use and development controversies that surround open space in New York. Panelists discussed policies to protect gardens, parks and other green spaces that the City might consider as it embarks on its ambitious PlaNYC 2030 green agenda, as well as strategies for funding the construction and maintenance of green space.
Panelists:
- Adrian Benepe, Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
- Albert K. Butzel, President, Friends of Hudson River Park
- Holly Leicht, Associate Commissioner for New Construction, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development