On March 20, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the Green Fast Track for Housing rule, a new rule to reduce the cost and time to approve certain modest and eco-friendly buildings by exempting them from review under the State Environmental Quality Review or City Environmental Quality Review laws. State law permits city agencies to have the authority to propose new rules that can allow certain projects to undergo a more streamlined process.
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City Planning Commission Votes to Approve City of Yes for Economic Opportunity Amendment
On March 6, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning text amendment. The amendment, the second of Mayor Eric Adams’ three City of Yes proposals, is a collection of eighteen changes to the zoning text designed to remove obstacles for small businesses looking to expand and create more vibrant streetscapes.
City Planning Holds Public Hearing for Casino Text Amendment
On February 7, 2024, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposed Gaming Facility Text Amendment. The text amendment would create a framework within the Zoning Text that would allow for the possible creation of up to three casinos citywide.
CPC Votes to Approve 46-Story Mid-Block Yorkville Building
On February 7, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve an application for a 46-story mixed-use building at 231 East 94th Street in Yorkville. The building would be located mid-block on the north side of East 94th Street between Second and Third Avenues.
City Planning Commission Certifies, Starts Public Review Process for Bronx Metro-North Station Area
On January 22, 2024, the City Planning Commission launched the public review of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. The plan compliments the development of four new Metro-North stations along the East Bronx in Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-Op City. The stations will be added to the New Haven line and are expected to open in 2027.
City Planning Commission Votes to Approve Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments Project
On January 24, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments project, an application to develop a mixed-use residential and community facility at 376 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville.