Using Landmarks To Control Development

Homeowners in the Queens borough of New York City want the neighborhood to be designated a historic district to control development.

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January 11, 2001, 6:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Flushing is in the New York City borough of Queens: "This mini-suburb's character has been compromised by encroaching development over the last decade or so -- and some homeowners, hoping to protect what's left, are asking that the neighborhood be designated a historic district. So far, they have been unsuccessful, despite the city's changing attitude about Queens landmarks. "

Thanks to Design Architecture

FULL STORY: Landmark status sought for Flushing neighborhood

Tuesday, January 9, 2001 in CNN

History / Preservation New York

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