Place

Rebuilding the City

It took a while, but it looks like the outer boroughs are no longer black pits of despair (except for the family of one small boy).

[N]ew census data show that New York City is in the midst of a more surprising housing boom that extends across much of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

"The Bronx is becoming once again what it was for most of the 20th century, a center for middle-class families and working families with kids," Mr. Yaro said. "It's got good bones — good parks and good transit."

12:54:17 PM # Google It!
categories: Place

Attention Must Be Paid

The New York Times profiles Carmel.

I have also lived in Belmont, and in Shrub Oak. (My wife's family moved to Shrub Oak from the Bronx.) This quote from a realtor strikes a chord (emphasis mine).

"When potential homeowners first come to us, they say they are just looking for a home in Yorktown," Ms. Mannion said. "But when they discover that Shrub Oak is a walking community where everything is in reach, from pizza to a new pool, and they find it's one of the few places left in the county where you can still find affordable homes, they're sold."

11:57:14 AM # Google It!
categories: Place