City Planning Hears Application for Mixed-Use Commercial, Manufacturing and Residential Development in Crown Heights

November 21, 2023

On November 15, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for a rezoning application at 962 Pacific Street in Crown Heights. The applicant seeks to rezone the lot bound by Pacific Street to the north, Classon Avenue to the east, Dean Street to the south, and Grand Avenue to the west. The rezoning would enable the development of a mixed-use residential, commercial, and community space. The proposed site is currently a vacant lot.

City Planning Announces Start of Public Engagement for Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan

October 11, 2023

On October 3, 2023, the Department of City Planning (DCP) announced the launch of an online survey and the first remote meeting for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. The Plan was created to support mixed-use neighborhoods across the 42 blocks of Midtown South where housing is not currently permitted. On Tuesday, October 17 at 7pm, a remote public information session will be held and will offer New Yorkers the opportunity to learn about Midtown South’s … <Read More>

City Releases Details for “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Zoning Text Amendment

October 9, 2023

On September 21, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams released the details for his “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal. The proposal aims to increase the development of and access to affordable housing throughout New York City through changes to the City’s zoning code. The Mayor’s Office touts that the initiative could add 10,000 homes to expected housing production over the next 15 years, create 260,000 temporary and 6,300 permanent jobs, and provide $58.2 billion in … <Read More>

City Completes Fourth Phase of Grand Concourse Reconstruction Project

September 29, 2023

On September 8, 2-23, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) celebrated the completion of the fourth phase of their multi-phase project to reconstruct the Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

City Announces Plan to Convert Vacant Offices to Housing

September 22, 2023

On August 17, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick took significant steps toward building critical new housing across the City by devising a plan to convert vacant offices into housing and implementing procedures to ensure the plan’s success.

DOT and DCC announce Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Jamaica

August 30, 2023

On August 10, 2023, the New York City Department of Transportation and Department of Design and Construction announced the completion of their pedestrian safety improvements in Jamaica, Queens. The goal of the pedestrian safety improvements is to create a more inviting space for residents to enjoy Downtown Jamaica and reduce the amount of car crashes resulting in serious pedestrian injury in the area.