Press & News Coverage
Media coverage highlighting Civic Reset's advocacy for affordable housing and equitable communities.
In the News
Recent media coverage of our work and impact in the community.
Young People Are Being Priced Out of New York City
The New York Times examines how soaring housing costs are pushing young New Yorkers out of the city, spotlighting the affordability crisis that drives Civic Reset's advocacy for zoning reform and more accessible housing. We're deeply grateful to reporter Troy Closson for his thoughtful reporting on this issue.
Read ArticleA Student-Built Map Exposing New York's Worst Landlords
Civic Reset founder Farid Sofiyev joins Strong Towns' Bottom Up Shorts podcast to discuss the organization's interactive map of 40,000 HPD violations and its ranking of the city's 25 worst landlords. The conversation digs into what the data reveals about NYC's rent crisis, the zoning choices behind it, and how a student-led group is mobilizing young people around housing policy.
Read ArticleStudent Nonprofit Advocates for Housing Reform
Front page feature on CivicReset founders Farid Sofiyev and Angelo Mazza, covering the organization's mission to reform zoning codes, promote mixed-use development, and make housing information accessible to young people. The article highlights CivicReset's partnerships with Building Culture, Press Pass NYC, and StriveHigher Inc.
Read ArticleCivic Reset Founder Featured in CB Herald
Coverage of Civic Reset's founder Farid Sofiyev and the organization's mission to advocate for affordable housing and zoning reform in New York City.
Read ArticleFarid Sofiyev Took on NYC Zoning—and Sparked a Youth Housing Movement
Civic Reset founder Farid Sofiyev is profiled for his advocacy work on affordable housing and zoning reform in New York City, highlighting how a student-led organization is mobilizing young people around housing policy and equitable urban development.
Read ArticlePress Inquiries & Media Kit
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