Plan to Bring More Housing to SoHo Is Set for a Vote
The New York Times
A contentious rezoning of the wealthy neighborhood, known for its cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets, is expected to be approved on Wednesday.
With its cast-iron buildings, art galleries and boutique shops, SoHo is well known as an international emblem of trendy, upscale New York. But as the city confronts a severe housing crisis, it has also emerged as a focal point in a fraught push to spur development and add more affordable living options in New York’s wealthiest enclaves.
On Wednesday, the City Council is expected to approve a contentious plan that would make way for more commercial and residential development, including potentially hundreds of affordable homes.
The plan is an ambitious effort that its proponents hope could become a blueprint for other neighborhoods in New York City, where the rising cost of living has made it more difficult for people to afford their rent.
