urban planning

ArchitectureNew York

How Zoning Shaped the New York Skyline

Most people (even residents) never realize how New York City's iconic skyline has been shaped by the city's zoning codes. The variety in architectural styles is as much related to trends in design and technology as it has to do with changes in the zoning code over time.
ArchitectureNew York

The Luxury-ification of Lincoln Center

Amsterdam Avenue and 67th street: On a dilapidated lot nestled between new and old luxury towers stands one of the last vestiges of what the Lincoln Center area once was in the 1980s and 1990s. Already clad in scaffolding, it is only a matter of time before this structure is converted.
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