Afternoon Links: Mayor's Sweeping Zoning Changes Approved by City Council

In the News
City Council Passed Mayor’s Major Changes to City’s Zoning Code [NYT]
Boy With Gun at Crown Heights Middle School Is Charged [NYT]
Cuomo’s Capital Budget: $3.4 Billion for Roads, $0 for MTA [Streetsblog]
New Bushwick Eats: Fair Weather, Duncan’s Burgers, Sincerely Burger [Eater]
Tour Couple’s Bushwick Apartment Filled With Craigslist Finds [6sqft]
The Crazy Chimp Lady of Shore Road [Hey Ridge]
Spate of Purchases Around Dekalb Avenue Heralds More Skyscrapers [Crain’s]

Comment of the Day

I really like this idea. I worry about ongoing maintenance and cleanliness though, especially around the oils and butters. Hopefully they’ve addressed those issues in the design and staffing plan. It will be interesting to see if some items can be included here, such as yogurt and other very perishable items. It will also be a coup if Ms. Metz can figure out a way to position herself so it doesn’t feel like just another “health food” store. I think getting this idea into the mainstream is where it will be most valuable.

— hooky in Patrons Will Shop Waste-Free at This Planned Prospect Heights Grocery Store

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