Vicki Been

Vicki Been appears in the following:

Mayor Adams' Plans to Tackle NYC's Housing Shortage

Friday, September 22, 2023

Mayor Adams has proposed big changes meant to spur a lot more housing development in New York City.

Juggling NYC's need for affordable housing and green spaces

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

For decades, the city has juggled a housing crisis with demands for more green spaces across the five boroughs.

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Housing and City Planning Officials Talk Mayor’s Rezoning Plan

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Hear the details of Mayor de Blasio's proposal to rezone 15 New York City neighborhoods and mandate below-market-rate units in exchange for the approval of more dense buildings.

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30 Issues: Private Money for Public Good

Friday, October 25, 2013

It's Housing and Urban Development Week on the Brian Lehrer Show's election series "30 issues in 30 Days." See the full 30 Issues schedule and archive here.

Vicki Been, director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU, and Steven Spinola, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, discuss to what extent the city government should rely on private money for public amenities like affordable housing, more parks, and open space.

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30 Issues Day 7: Rezoning New York

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

When it comes to development and the balance between commercial, industrial, and residential projects, zoning laws may be everything. So when it comes to assessing the candidates for Mayor, zoning policy matters. Vicki Been, director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at NYU explains zoning basics. ...

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