Rushed Development Deals

Mayor Bloomberg comes to a control room 20 stories below Central Park to help activate part of the Third Water Tunnel, which has been under construction since 1970.

In 2009, Michael Bloomberg said that zoning was perhaps his biggest legacy. In the final months before he leaves office, the mayor has worked furiously to complete or jump-start development deals. Charles Bagli, New York Times reporter, discusses the various projects around the city, and their lasting impact.