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New York’s Elizabeth Street Garden Saved From Demolition

Last updated: June 23, 2025 9:15 pm
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The community of Nolita in Manhattan can breathe a sigh of relief as the beloved Elizabeth Street Garden has been saved from demolition. After years of pushback from residents and activists, the city of New York has scrapped plans to convert the green space into an affordable housing development. This victory comes after numerous legal battles and a vigorous campaign to preserve the garden.

The decision to spare the Elizabeth Street Garden was announced on June 23, with the city reaching a compromise with Councilmember Christopher Marte. Instead of flattening the garden to make way for the Haven Green affordable housing project, approximately 620 affordable housing units will now be built at three alternative sites in Lower Manhattan. This includes 123 units at 156–166 Bowery, 200 units at 22 Suffolk, and at least 300 additional units at 100 Gold Street.

The fight to save the garden stemmed from concerns that affordable housing should not come at the expense of one of the city’s few remaining green spaces. The agreement ensures that Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open to the public from 8am to 8pm daily, with the possibility of it becoming part of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation in the future.

Joseph Reiver, the garden’s executive director, has been a vocal advocate for both the garden and affordable housing in the neighborhood. He has worked tirelessly to find alternative sites for affordable housing while championing the preservation of the garden. The new deal hinges on successful rezoning of the properties, with final decisions resting with the City Council.

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The Elizabeth Street Garden, curated by Reiver and the nonprofit organization of the same name, has been a cultural hub in the community for over a decade. Home to Neoclassical sculptures and a gazebo designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the garden has faced threats of eviction since 2012 when the Department of Housing Preservation and Development sought to redevelop the lot.

Despite facing legal challenges and threats of destruction, the garden has stood its ground as a symbol of community activism and artistic expression. The recent agreement to preserve the garden is a testament to the power of grassroots movements and the importance of preserving green spaces in urban environments.

As Reiver expressed in a post on Instagram, the goal remains to ensure that Elizabeth Street Garden continues to thrive with its unique magic for generations to come. The preservation of this green oasis in the heart of Manhattan is not only a victory for the community but also a reminder of the value of open, public spaces in a bustling cityscape.

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