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    City Planning to Hold Information Session on City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments October 17th

    Department Of City Planning  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    The three amendments aim to remove unnecessary restrictions that limit housing, economic development and sustainability. On October 17, 2022, the Department of City Planning will host an information session regarding the proposed “City of Yes” zoning text amendments. The “City of Yes” amendments, announced in June, aim to resolve obstacles that prevent the creation of more housing, remove certain zoning limitations to encourage economic growth, and support sustainability. (more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments
    Date: 10/07/2022
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    City Planning Commission Discusses Zoning for Carbon Neutrality Amendment Ahead of Public Review Process

    City Planning Commission  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    An example from the Dept. of City Planning’s presentation, highlighting how a change to a facade for better insulation may be hindered by floor area ratio restrictions. Click to enlarge. Image Credit: NYC DCP.

    Commissioners raised early questions about implementation and funding issues. On January 30, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a review session and overview discussion for the proposed Zoning for Carbon Neutrality amendment, one of the three City of Yes amendments proposed by Mayor Eric Adams last year. The Zoning for Carbon Neutrality amendment aims to reduce or eliminate unnecessary restrictions within the zoning text that inhibit a developer or building owner from using sustainable technology and design in their properties. While the official text of the amendment is not finished at this time, this hearing provided an overview about the goals of the amendment and highlighted common issues to be addressed by the amendment. Department of City Planning Director of Zoning Frank Ruchala presented the overview of the amendment to the commission. (more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, green energy, Solar energy, Zoning for Carbon Neutrality, Zoning for Zero Carbon, zoning text amendments
    Date: 02/01/2023
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    DCP Hosts First Info Session for “City of Yes” Text Amendments

    Department Of City Planning  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    The first info session for the “City of Yes” amendments was held on 10/17. The next session is today, 10/27. Image Credit: DCP.

    On October 17, 2022, the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) held an online information session to discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” initiatives. The “City of Yes” was first announced back in June and focuses on three key areas of reform: Carbon Neutrality, Economic Opportunity, and Housing Opportunity. The amendments highlight the mayor’s desire to move away from “Not in My Backyard,” or “NIMBY” policies that restrict the development of housing, place restrictions on small businesses and where they can operate, and limits to how green technology can be implemented. In his initial announcement, Mayor Adams said, “We are going to turn New York into a ‘City of Yes’ — yes in my backyard, yes on my block, yes in my neighborhood.” (more…)

    Date: 10/27/2022
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    Zoning for Economic Opportunity Aims to Remove Zoning Obstacles for Certain Types of Businesses

    Department Of City Planning  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    The Life Sciences sector has seen incredible growth in the NYC metro region. The Zoning for Economic Opportunity text amendment may change restrictions that make it easier for life sciences industries to expand and continue to grow. Image Credit: Tory Williams/EDC.

    On Wednesday, June 1, Mayor Eric Adams outlined his, “City of Yes” initiative. This initiative is the next phase of his, “Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent,” plan to stimulate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “City of Yes,” is built around a series of three as-yet-unwritten zoning text amendments to modernize and simplify zoning resolutions to encourage business growth, stimulate housing creation, and reduce the city’s carbon footprint. (more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, custom manufacturing, life sciences, maker retail, Manufacturing, small businesses, Zoning for Economic Opportunity
    Date: 06/17/2022
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    Zoning for Housing Opportunity Amendment Aims to Address City’s Housing Shortage

    Department Of City Planning  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    The Zoning for Housing Opportunity text amendment may enable the creation of smaller units like the one above to provide more options for housing. Image Credit: Mayor’s Office

    Still in its early stages, Mayor Adams’ proposed zoning text amendment aims to increase affordable housing in the city. On June 1, 2022, Mayor Adams announced his “City of Yes” plan consisting of three citywide zoning text amendments. One of these initiatives, “Zoning for Housing Opportunity,” addresses the city’s housing shortage. Although the text amendment has not yet been drafted, Mayor Adams listed four key housing proposals in his announcement. (more…)

    Tags : affordable housing, City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, Zoning for Housing Opportunity
    Date: 06/16/2022
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