Mamdani administration to drop plans to replace popular New York sculpture garden with affordable housing
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Soho appears to have escaped the wrecking ball for good after a decade-long dispute over its future
The city of New York is set to abandon plans to demolish the popular Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood in favor of affordable housing, according to a statement from the non-profit that manages the garden. The garden, operated by the non-profit with city ownership, has become a beloved public space in Soho, hosting events and attracting high-profile visitors.
The administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced significant opposition from garden supporters, including the garden's founder and his son, Joseph Reiver, who led the effort to protect the garden. After nearly a decade of legal battles, the garden has been protected in perpetuity, with more affordable housing to be built nearby at 22 Suffolk Street.
This resolution comes after Mamdani's mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, expressed disagreement with his stance on the garden's preservation.
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