The battle to save the Elizabeth Street Garden in New York City has come to a close as the city has issued a formal eviction notice to the garden’s caretakers. The beloved green space in Lower Manhattan will be replaced with affordable housing for seniors, as part of a plan to construct 123 units, with 50 designated for homeless seniors.
Despite a surge of public support and celebrity endorsements for the garden, city officials stood firm in their decision to move forward with the affordable housing project. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development emphasized the need for affordable housing in the city and expressed optimism about the project’s impact on both housing and green space.
However, the garden’s representatives have vowed to continue fighting the city’s decision, criticizing the lack of consideration for alternative locations for the affordable housing project. They argue that there are other nearby buildings that could be repurposed for housing, rather than destroying the garden.
As tensions rise between the city and the garden’s supporters, the fate of the Elizabeth Street Garden remains uncertain. While the city moves forward with its plans, advocates for the garden continue to push back, determined to preserve the cherished green space in the heart of Manhattan.
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