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The long battle over Elizabeth Street Garden is over. Mamdani touts new housing plan.

By Big New York · 08/13/2026 · Updated 08/13/2026

Developers have dropped their lawsuit against the city for changing course on a relatively small housing proposal that came to symbolize a larger fight over development. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A team of developers picked to build low-income senior housing atop the lushly green, statue-strewn lot in.

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Developers have dropped their lawsuit against the city for changing course on a relatively small housing proposal that came to symbolize a larger fight over development. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A team of developers picked to build low-income senior housing atop the lushly green, statue-strewn lot in.

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