The Lower East Side is a living catalog of the ways New York has tried to take housing out of the market, from public housing to Grand Street's union-built co-ops and Mitchell-Lama towers. Urban planner Katelin Penner walks through what worked, what did not and how those models could be adapted to today's crisis. If the social housing debate is on your mind, this walking tour makes it concrete.
What to expect
You receive the meeting spot by email, then walk for about two hours through the Lower East Side with stops at co-operative and public housing complexes. The guide combines history, policy and design details at each stop and leaves room for discussion. Expect a thoughtful, conversational group.
Good to know
- Register in advance; online registration closes an hour before start.
- The meeting location comes in your confirmation email.
- No refunds or exchanges unless MAS cancels.
- The F to East Broadway and the J/M/Z to Delancey–Essex are nearby.
- Wear comfortable shoes for about two hours of walking.
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Common questions
How long is the social housing walking tour?
MAS says the tour lasts approximately two hours.
Who leads it?
Katelin Penner, a writer and urban planner working in New York City.
What housing models does it cover?
Public housing, limited-equity co-operatives and Mitchell-Lama developments, among others.
