Articles & Analysis
Our student-led advocacy through in-depth articles on NYC's zoning issues, housing policy analysis, and community-focused solutions.
How Parking Minimums Drive Up Housing Costs
In New York City, outdated parking minimums force developers to build expensive, unused parking spaces instead of much-needed affordable housing. CivicReset explains the hidden costs and advocates for reform.
Farid Sofiyev
What Is NYC’s City of Yes Zoning Plan — And Why CivicReset Supports It
These days, whenever zoning reform in New York City comes up, one phrase is almost always part of the discussion: City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. So what exactly is City of Yes? What does it call for, when will it take effect, why is it controversial — and why does CivicReset support it?
Farid Sofiyev
How CivicReset Sees Queens Zoning as a Citywide Test Case
CivicReset examines how Queens reflects NYC’s zoning crisis — from up-zoning and office conversions to rent burden and the need for housing equity.
Angelo Mazza
Why We Started CivicReset: Fighting NYC’s Rent Crisis Through Zoning Reform
New York City's median rent is $4,700, while the median household income is $6,381. This article explores how outdated zoning laws are at the heart of NYC’s housing crisis and why Civic Reset was founded to advocate for reform.
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