Over the past two months, several appointments have been made in various land use related agencies in New York City. To catch up on the recent appointments, click on the stories below.
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Ballot Proposal Creates Commission To Assist With Community Board Land Use Guidance
Proposed Civic Engagement Commission would connect community boards with land use experts and training based on community board needs. In February 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a Charter Revision Commission. The Commission began holding public meetings in April. On September 4, 2018, the New York City Charter Revision Commission released its final report on its recommended charter amendments. The final report discussed several topics, including land use and community boards.
CLE Event: New York City Land Use 2018
New York City Large Scale Redevelopment Since Hudson Yards
Presented by the Center for New York City Law, The Center for Real Estate Studies and The NYC Law Department.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
City Council Appoints New Leadership to Committee on Land Use
The New Year brought new leadership to City Council committees and subcommittees. On January 11, 2018, new City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, announced the New York City Council committee chairs and leadership. City Council has 35 standing committees, which including the Committee on Land Use and Committee on Housing and Buildings.
Three Affordable Housing Projects Approved by Land Use Committee with Measured Disapproval
The City Council’s Land Use Committee approved three projects in Brooklyn with varying forms and degrees of affordable housing. On April 20, 2017, the Land Use Committee voted to approve three new projects with some dissent registered. During the meeting, Council Member Jumaane Williams remarked that as a body the City Council was presenting two faces. One face to the public in discussing homelessness and affordable housing, and another face when voting on projects “that … <Read More>