NYC Department of City Planning

Why does zoning require this building that's right by the subway to include 193 chaotically arranged parking spots? Read the New York Times for a deep dive on NYC’s outdated and arbitrary parking mandates, and how we’re seeking to lift them through #CityOfYes to make housing more abundant and affordable: https://lnkd.in/eCVzkhRM

Earlier this week, the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan received the American Planning Association's Paul Davidoff Award for housing & equal opportunity! Expanding housing in high-opportunity areas is key to creating a fairer city, and this plan helps make that happen. On the same night, our Principles of Good Urban Design guidebook received the American Planning Association's William H. Whyte Award for advancing vibrant, livable public spaces! The guidebook clearly explains the Department of City Planning's urban design principles & showcases examples of them in action. Congrats to both teams!

The Atlantic-Avenue Mixed-Use Plan just took a BIG step forward – public review has officially begun! For too long, this stretch of Atlantic Ave has been stymied by outdated zoning, and this community-led plan will deliver homes, jobs and safer streets that the area needs. In the months ahead, the plan will go to local Community Boards and the Borough President, before going to the City Planning Commission. If approved, it heads to the New York City Council for a final hearing and vote. This is a pivotal stretch for a plan developed through sustained community engagement. In January 2023, the Department of City Planning, the Department of Housing Preservation & Development, Council Member Crystal Hudson, Council Member Chi Ossé, and city agencies including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Parks & Recreation began working together with community members to begin developing a better path forward for the area that is in urgent need of housing and safer streets. The plan that emerged out of this work would transform a corridor of vacant lots, self-storage facilities, & auto-shops into roughly 4,600 new homes. About 1,440 of them would be permanently income-restricted and affordable, including homes for to older adults & the formerly homeless. Importantly, the plan also includes investments to enhance public spaces, make sewer & storm water upgrades, and improve street safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, including curb extensions, bike corrals, intersection daylighting and more. To improve walkability, the plan requires new buildings on Atlantic to be set further away from the street, creating wider sidewalks! Learn more about the history of the Plan and where it’s headed next at www.nyc.gov/atlanticavenue

NEW in amNewYork: Council Members Erik Bottcher and Jen Gutiérrez explain why we must lift costly parking mandates through City of Yes for Housing Opportunity! "By eliminating parking minimums, we can unlock the potential for more housing units in buildings across the city. This means more affordable options for New Yorkers struggling to find a place to call home."

Join us on October 30 at AIA New York | Center for Architecture to learn about the newly-launched NYC Industrial Plan! Hear from Amanda Farías, Dan Garodnick, Andrew Kimball, Dynishal Gross, Howard Slatkin, Tucker Reed, Tiffany-Ann Taylor and others on how this plan can support the industrial sector's future success. Click link below to learn more and RSVP! https://lnkd.in/eSVZZZ7B

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan is full steam ahead! Watch Jesse Hirakawa describe how we're working to bring urgently-needed homes, jobs & pedestrian-friendly streets to a section of Atlantic Avenue with deeply-outdated zoning. Since 2022, we've been developing this plan with local community members, Crystal Hudson, Chi Ossé, and partner agencies like NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development & DOT. Now, we're preparing to kick off public review this fall! Learn more at nyc.gov/AtlanticAvenue

Accessory dwelling units help seniors stabilize their finances, age in place and provide room for families & caretakers. That's why AARP supports legalizing them in NYC through #CityOfYes! Read Beth Finkel and Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez in amNewYork: https://lnkd.in/eQinyKPg

Breaking: the City Planning Commission has approved #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity, our plan to update zoning to tackle our housing crisis! A huge shout to everyone across NYC Department of City Planning who has worked so hard to bring the proposal to this milestone. Now, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity heads to City Council for a final hearing and vote. A more affordable and equitable NYC is within reach. Let's make it happen!

Across NYC, there are modest apartment buildings that are IMPOSSIBLE to build today because of restrictive zoning rules. That doesn’t make sense – especially during a massive housing shortage! Watch Stephane Pierre explain how we can bring these buildings back and help bring housing costs down with #CityOfYes: Learn more at https://lnkd.in/exbjUZ_R

Announcing the NYC Industrial Plan! Working with New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYC Department of Small Business Services & other partners, and building off legislation sponsored by City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías, we'll create a comprehensive framework that bolsters the city’s industrial sector & supports industrial businesses and jobs. A century ago, NYC’s industrial economy was oriented around ports and manufacturing. While today’s industrial economy is smaller, it is incredibly diverse, an important source of jobs, and essential to the city’s operations and sustainability. However, industrial businesses face substantial challenges, including high operating costs, real estate pressures, and climate-related risks, such as flooding and pollution that can also affect surrounding communities. The NYC Industrial Plan can help us plan for the future of this critical sector at a comprehensive citywide scale! The plan will: - Survey people working in and living nearby industrial areas - Provide data, research & recommendations - Identify “Primary Industrial Areas,” a new way to classify predominantly industrial areas The final plan will be completed by December 31st, 2025 and updated every 8 years. Visit nyc.gov/industrialplan to learn more and take the survey!