This building was disassembled for the construction of Shangri-La, but the developers have pledged to rebuild and restore the Bishop's Block as part of the project.

In May 2012, the Shard's developers pledged to offer 300 jobs in the tower and its environs for unemployed locals.

Patricia Carrasco, a Casio spokeswoman, said that some developers had pledged their support for Casio's machine.

The zoning changes would facilitate construction of multifamily housing instead of single-family housing "if the developer pledged to make a cerain number of units available for moderate-income families."

In the last year, a soft real-estate market has stalled several big office-tower projects in which developers had pledged millions of dollars for subsidized housing and other projects to help the poor.

The hotel's developers pledged $1 million to restore the Piazza to working order, and Perez Architects was hired to ensure a faithful restoration.

Other developers have pledged their support but it may still take some time for the implementation.

The developers have pledged to start work 'as soon as possible' and preparatory work on the site was due to be completed by mid-August 2008.

The mayor argues that a bustling commercial district will mean more jobs for residents, and the developer has pledged to create at least 85 units of below-market housing.

Though the developers of Flushing Commons have pledged to help get financial assistance for the affected stores during construction, many business owners are worried.