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NYC Asylum Survey Report

As millions of people globally seek refuge from a range of adverse conditions in their countries of origin, New York City is facing an unprecedented influx of thousands of migrants. Over the past two years, nearly 183,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City amidst a political climate that limits migrants’ access to critical […]


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District 35 Land Use Planning Framework

In New York City, community stakeholders remain siloed from much of the City’s current land use decision-making process. Under the existing Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), it is difficult for New Yorkers to contribute meaningful input for newly planned development in their neighborhoods. These conditions often fail to incorporate the community’s long-term needs and […]


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Environmental Justice for All: EJNYC

Beginning in March 2022, Hester Street collaborated with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) and engineering and design firm Buro Happold to support research and development for the New York City Environmental Justice for All (EJNYC) Report and the EJNYC Mapping Tool.  The report and mapping tool, which were published and […]