blight study

ESDC Calls M’ville Blighted, Approves Eminent Domain

The Empire State Development Corporation, a state agency that regulates economic and urban growth, declared the Manhattanville expansion site “blighted” on July 17.

ESDC Deems M'Ville Blighted, Adopts Expansion Plan

The Empire State Development Corporation announced Thursday its finding that the Manhattanville area where Columbia plans to build a new campus is “blighted,” signaling authority for the state to i

ESDC to Decide Eminent Domain in M'Ville Expansion

The Empire State Development Corporation is scheduled to present the blight study and vote on the General Project Plan for Columbia’s proposed expansion into Manhattanville Thursday, marking the po