Newer and Bigger is the Goal on Manhattan’s East Side

The New York City Department of City Planning has proposed the rezoning of 73 blocks on the East Side of Manhattan to construct newer and bigger skyscrapers. Opposition by those who live in the area to this proposal has been growing since it was announced.  The arguments against it focus on the fact that public transportation in the area cannot support more riders, the area is already overdeveloped and it could threaten historically significant structures.