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flag Mayor Adams blocks housing plan by designating Elizabeth Street Garden as permanent parkland.

flag Mayor Eric Adams has designated New York City’s Elizabeth Street Garden as permanent parkland, blocking incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to build affordable housing there. flag The decision, finalized in a November 6 letter, transfers the site to the Parks Department and makes redevelopment nearly impossible without state legislative action. flag Adams reversed earlier support for 123 affordable units on the site, opting instead to pursue larger housing projects at three other Lower Manhattan locations. flag Mamdani criticized the move as obstructing housing efforts, especially for seniors and LGBTQ+ individuals, while Adams defended it as fulfilling commitments to preserve public space. flag The garden, home to historic features and community events, had previously faced eviction for development. flag The designation ends a contentious debate, though future housing plans remain uncertain.

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