Asian Americans for Equity v. Koch

1985 (87)

Court: NY Superior Court, then NY Court of Appeals

Facts: Chinatown is in horrible shape. There's a push to rebuild, but this will gentrify and push poorer residents out. The alternative is to let the deplorable conditions continue.

Posture: Appeal from trial. This court's opinion is eventually reversed by NY Court of Appeals.

Issue: Should NY adopt Mount Laurel?

Holding: Yes!

Rule: We adopt the Mount Laurel doctrine. Until we get reversed two years later.

Reasoning: The current plan has been unsuccessful in promoting the interests of the disadvantaged.

Dicta: