This story gives you a peek at the content coming to our new platform, TRD Policy Pro. Sign up to get early access here. A state bill that already has the backing of top lawmakers, construction power players and local business groups would fast-track developers’ ability to turn underused malls, office buildings and parking lots into housing across New York. The measure, introduced in mid-March by State Sen. James Skoufis and Assembly member Michaelle Solages, would create a streamlined process for certain commercially zoned, mostly empty properties to be redeveloped into housing or mixed-use complexes. The Redeveloping Empty and Vacant […]
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