City Planning Approves Green Fast Track Rule to Expedite Some Environmentally-Friendly Housing Projects

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. 


EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: State Budget Briefing with NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer – 4/15 8:30 AM

The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to

State Budget Briefing with NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer

New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer will speak about the Adams Administration’s state housing policy agenda and how it fits into its larger plans. She will be in conversation with Center for New York City Law Executive Editor Ben Max.

Date and Time: Monday, April 15, 2024 from … <Read More>