By Genevieve Long Belmaker 
In the New York City neighborhood of Harlem at 125th Street, the NY City Council has been undertaking a controversial zoning and rezoning project. The plan was finalized and approved in 2008. After two years of development and change, were the fears that changes would disrupt the patchwork of unique local businesses and landmark spots like the Apollo Theater unfounded? Or has the impact on Harlem’s main street--which was named one of the nation’s 10 greatest in 2007--negatively affected the area's unique characteristics?
