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Mayor Adams blocks housing plan by designating Elizabeth Street Garden as permanent parkland.
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.
The decision, finalized in a November 6 letter, transfers the site to the Parks Department and makes redevelopment nearly impossible without state legislative action.
Adams reversed earlier support for 123 affordable units on the site, opting instead to pursue larger housing projects at three other Lower Manhattan locations.
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.
The garden, home to historic features and community events, had previously faced eviction for development.
The designation ends a contentious debate, though future housing plans remain uncertain.
El alcalde Adams bloquea el plan de vivienda designando Elizabeth Street Garden como parque permanente.