New York City's "City of Yes" initiative comprises three distinct zoning reform packages spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams to address housing, business, and environmental challenges. These reforms aim to update the city's outdated zoning code from 1961, making the city more accommodating to modern needs. Each package targets specific areas: 1. City of Yes for Economic Opportunity focuses on reducing business red tape, allowing diverse commercial activities such as clean manufacturing and life-science labs in non-industrial areas, and easing restrictions on commercial uses in residential zones. Despite support from various business groups, local community boards have largely opposed it, fearing the erosion of residential neighborhood characteristics. 2. City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposes to alleviate New York's housing crisis by encouraging higher-density constructions and introducing incentives for including affordable housing. It also suggests removing parking requirements for new developments and legalizing accessory dwelling units. While some policymakers and preservation groups support it, local opposition remains strong, particularly concerning changes to parking rules. 3. City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality, which has already been approved, aims to enhance the city's environmental resilience by facilitating building retrofits and expanding infrastructure for electric vehicles and renewable energy. This package received broad support from environmental and business groups, facing minimal opposition in the City Council. The successful implementation of these reforms could significantly impact Mayor Adams' legacy, providing comprehensive updates to New York City's zoning laws to better reflect contemporary urban needs and challenges. #CityOfYes #NYCZoningReform #EconomicOpportunity #HousingOpportunity #CarbonNeutrality #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #NYCPolitics #CommunityEngagement #MayorAdamsInitiative
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City of Yes marches forward with the approval of the second of three major initiatives: Zoning for Economic Opportunity. Check out our alert below, which provides a high level overview of some of the highlights.
🚨Client Alert: Last week, the New York City Council approved, with modifications, the NYC Department of City Planning’s Zoning for Economic Opportunity, the second of Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes initiatives. The new zoning seeks to support economic growth, create more opportunities for small businesses, and bolster new and growing industries. Read more from Vivien Krieger, Rachel Scall, and Meenakshi Srinivasan: https://lnkd.in/dZgHQHrv #zoning #NYCcouncil #cityofyes
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Across the U.S., zoning reform continues to be at the forefront of discussions around housing affordability issues. https://lnkd.in/es9SDChP
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Today’s City Planning Commission vote is another leap forward for the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity. These proposed changes have the potential to dismantle outdated barriers and unlock unprecedented opportunities for businesses to flourish, paving the way for a more dynamic and inclusive commercial landscape. #NewNY
The City Planning Commission today approved our #CityofYes for Economic Opportunity proposal by a vote of 11-1. Many parts of NYC zoning are laughably outdated - arbitrarily and needlessly stifling small business growth and innovation. This is an important step to bring our rules into the 21st Century. https://lnkd.in/euiWddD6
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🚨 Urgent Call to Action for My Atlanta Friends! 🚨 🏠 #SaveAtlantaMicroHousing 🏠 Atlanta's affordability crisis is about to get worse! A new zoning ordinance proposed by Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet aims to ban new single-family homes under 750 sq. ft., threatening our city's micro-housing zoning code improvements to allow affordable development. 🔎 What's at Stake? Microhomes are crucial for affordable housing in Atlanta. The new ordinance adds complex hurdles, making microhomes expensive and nearly impossible to build. This move favors mansion development over affordable small homes. 🛑 Why We Must Oppose: The ordinance disguises itself as a measure to "protect" neighborhoods. In reality, it impedes affordable housing solutions. We need diverse housing options, not restrictive laws. Regulations are already out of control for homebuilding with 4 to 6 months to get a permit already. Why add more? ✍️ Your Voice Matters! Send a Letter to Tell City Council to vote “No” on Z-23-87. Personalize your message on why affordable housing matters to you. 📢 Take Action: Attend your NPU meeting and speak against the legislation Contact your councilmember and voice your concern Attend the Zoning Review Board meeting in March and sign up for public comment to speak in opposition to the legislation Together, let's ensure that #Atlanta remains a city for all! #HousingForAll #AtlantaCityCouncil #AffordableHousing
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Are you curious about the city's Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes along the New Bern Avenue corridor for the Bus Rapid Transit #WakeBRT system being built there? The Raleigh Chamber and other interested parties showed up in force to support them this past Tuesday. Read our latest Government Affairs blog to learn more about the positive impact of these changes on housing options, amenities, and economic development in the area: https://bit.ly/48W0aQp
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In June 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Director of City Planning Dan Garodnick, announced the “City of Yes” initiative to revamp New York’s zoning framework in an effort to aid small businesses, create jobs, expand affordable housing opportunities, and promote sustainability. In this article, partner Ross Moskowitz, counsel John Egnatios-Beene, and law clerk Stephanie Carola, break down the key takeaways behind the initiative and how each amendment represents the city’s dedication to tackling specific economic, housing, and sustainability issues across all five boroughs. #RealEstate #Zoning #EconomicOpportunity #Housing #Sustainability #NewYorkRealEstate
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Mayor Eric Adams' administration is intensifying its efforts to persuade the New York State legislature to remove an old cap on residential density in New York City. This cap, in place since 1961, restricts apartment buildings to a floor-area ratio (FAR) of no more than 12 times their lot size. The administration's new initiative, part of the broader "City of Yes" housing strategy, proposes the creation of two new zoning districts, R11 and R12, with FARs of 15 and 18, contingent on state action to lift the cap. These districts would mandate affordable housing and could transform the city's housing landscape by enabling the construction of denser buildings, potentially converting office spaces to residential use. The state Senate has shown some support, unlike the Assembly, and the plan includes maintaining the current FAR in historic districts. This move aligns with broader goals to increase housing availability, particularly in dense urban areas, and could significantly impact city planning and housing policy. #NYCHousing #CityOfYes #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #ResidentialDensity #NewYorkCityPlanning #EricAdams #HousingPolicy
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The most-read story from the previous week's Developer's Digest®, published by New York Daily News, reports that the Adams administration unveiled its housing plan, "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity." This plan aims to create 100,000 new apartments in NYC by streamlining zoning regulations. It includes provisions for accessory dwelling units, lifting parking mandates, and converting office buildings into housing. Notably, buildings could be 20% larger if the extra space is permanently affordable, targeting an average of 60% of the area median income (AMI) for affordability. While some, like Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, support the measure, others remain skeptical, fearing it won't effectively address the housing crisis. The plan is part of a broader effort as lawmakers in Albany consider a larger housing deal. To read more stories like this and to stay on top of the most recent news from the development world, subscribe to our Developer’s Digest® using the link below: https://bit.ly/3Qg1qXV #digest #dsa #nyc #weknowzoning #deveopmentsites #developmentnews
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