A lawsuit and the resulting settlement forces the city of New York to improve the state of its public housing.
The Associated Press reports that New York City will settle a claim that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) regularly violates health and safety regulations by spending $2 billion to overcome its problems.
The settlement is stated in a consent decree that resulted from a federal lawsuit against the public housing agency. The consent degree establishes a ten-year process that includes the appointment of a monitor to run the NYHCA.
FULL STORY: Accused of neglect, NYC to spend $2B on public housing
HUD Official Moves From Trump Plaza to New York Public Housing
The Trump administration's critiques of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) took a strange turn this week.
Housing Advocates Gain More Allies on Capitol Hill, by Way of New York City
A growing number of congressional representatives serving the city of New York support aggressive public investment in housing programs.
Trump Official Done with a Month-Long Stay in New York Public Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional (HUD) Administrator Lynne Patton's decision to live in New York public housing for a month was called a publicity stunt. One thing it is for sure: over.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
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