MAS Policy Publications

The City Shops

A set of 5 artistic postcards of New York's vernacular shopfronts, photographed in color by Martha Cooper. ... $3

Community Shapers: A Guide to New York City Organizations    

(Spring 1998)
A directory of nongovernmental, not-for-profit organizations active in New York City as advocates or service-providers in planning, land use and community development. ... $10

History Happened Here

(1996) A report with recommendations on the protection of New York's historically and culturally valuable sites. ... $7

The Inside Trade

(1995) A report with recommendations on the protection of New York's historically and culturally valuable sites. ... $7

The Livable City, vol. 18, no. 1

(Spring 1994) An issue devoted to the Bronx plan. ... $4.95

The Livable City, vol. 18, no. 2

(Fall 1994)
 An issue devoted to the future of manufacturing. ... $4.95

Make Waves: An Introduction to Waterfront Access Plans

(1994) ... $3

One Size Fits All? A Survey of Design and Review Processes for Large-Scale Retail Stores in Major Cities in the U.S. and Canada

(1996)
An evaluation of the design requirements and review processes for large-scale retail uses in large cities to help New York City citizen groups, planners and public officials as they reconsider the zoning rules that apply to these stores. ... $3

Planning for Common Ground: How to Create a Neighborhood 197-a Plan

(1994)
A guide to assist community groups that have begun the process of preparing 197-a plans and those that are looking for ways to carry out their visions of preservation, growth and improvement.... $3

Reclaiming Our Past, Honoring Our Ancestors: New York's 18th Century African Burial Ground & The Memorial Competition

(1994) ... $10

The State of 197-a Planning in New York City

An in-depth evaluation of 197-a plans. The report proposes improvements that can be made to the city charter-mandated planning and review process. Based on a year-long analysis of community planning in New York and other cities, the report builds upon our experience working on the Williamsburg and Sunset Park 197-a plans. It is our hope that the recommendations will lead to more effective plans for New York's neighborhoods. ... $4

Working Neighborhoods

(September 1994) A report on the zoning options for communities with a mix of industry and homes. ... $3

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