Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
Individuals and community groups in support of preserving the incredibly unique green open space quality of Governors Island
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Towers Would Wreck Governors Island’s Serenity, Lawsuit Says
A proposed office complex would ruin the “country place in the city,” even if it houses a climate change center, opponents argue.
By James Barron
Aug. 2, 2022, 12:02 a.m. ET
Good morning. It’s Tuesday. Scroll down to see why a State Senate candidate who’s 58 is glad he gets along with his mother, …
Continue reading “New York Times 8-2-2022 – re M.A.G.I.C Lawsuit Hearing”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2022
Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
https://govislandcoalition.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Roger Manning GovernorsIslandCoalition@gmail.com
PRESS RELEASE: Governors Island Rezoning Challenge in Court Aug 2, 2022 – New Digital Visualizations Gallery
A virtual New York State Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday Aug 2, …
These are before and after digital visualizations mostly viewing from the Governors Island historic district based on development height and density allowed by the 2021 rezoning on Governor’s Island.
They were produced by the Environmental Simulation Center using a 3D modeling application created by George Janes Associates. …
Continue reading “Before and after gallery – Environmental Simulation Center 2022”
An excellent Amicus Brief supporting the Article 78 Lawsuit against the 2021 Governors Island rezoning put together by John Low-Beer for the City Club of New York was filed July 25th, 2022.
Download the FULL brief HERE [8.2MB PDF, 23 pages].
— Excerpts —
Respondents = The City Council, …
This is the amended petition that has been submitted to the court. Approval Pending.
INDEX NO. 158809/2021
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 69 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 02/14/2022
FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 02/14/2022 02:14 PM
FIRST AMENDED VERIFIED PETITION
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF NEW YORK
ROGER MANNING; …
The city is gearing up for “5 million square feet of new development” on Governors Island (the “development zones” in the south island are currently zoned for 3,775 million square feet). Contractor proposals Due March 1, 2022, contracts granted Spring 2022. There is a $300 million capital budget. (wait, we thought there wasn’t $$?)
‘The Trust for Governors Island (“The Trust”) is seeking to engage design consultants to perform on-call design services for various projects including, …
Continue reading “TGI On-Call Design Services RFP for Spring 2022”
Subject: 2/8/22 Projects in Planning – Governors Island Issues
The event:
https://ohny.org/activity/center-for-climate-solutions-governors-island
Open House New York,
Towards Open House New York’s goal, “to deepen public awareness and understanding of notable developments on the boards across the five boroughs”, this email aims to supplement information presented by the Trust for Governors Island. …
Continue reading “Regarding Open House New York’s 2/8/22 GI event”
M.A.G.I.C. Thinking
A M.A.G.I.C. lawsuit hopes to halt the Governors Island rezoning
By Matt Hickman • November 16, 2021 • Development, East, News, Urbanism
Roger Manning, co-founder of the Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.), has filed an article 78 lawsuit against New York City seeking to nullify the rezoning of the southern end of Governors Island. …
Continue reading “M.A.G.I.C. lawsuit – archpaper.com – 11/16/2021”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, November 15, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Roger Manning
GovernorsIslandCoalitionATgmail.com
(Phone number upon request)
Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
https://govislandcoalition.org
GOVERNORS ISLAND – LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE REZONING
An Article 78 lawsuit has been filed against the the City’s egregious May 2021 rezoning on Governors Island. …
Continue reading “PRESS RELEASE: M.A.G.I.C. Governors Island – Lawsuit Filed Against The Rezoning”
Now in the appeal phase. Current info and docs HERE.
(Includes amicus led by D1 City Council Member Chris Marte)
UPDATE: 2-19-24 -The lawsuit against the 2021 Governors Island rezoning has been dismissed by the Appellate Division. An appeal is in the works.
Scroll down to see the initial petition. …
Continue reading “Lawsuit filed against the Governors Island Rezoning”