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    Council Approves Proposal for Three Mixed-Use Buildings in Astoria, Queens

    Rezoning  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of proposed development on Vernon Boulevard./Image Credit: Cipico Construction/CPC

    The project will add privately owned public open space and local businesses to service residents and visitors of the neighborhood.  On October 17, 2019, the City Council voted to approve the rezoning of an irregularly-shaped block bounded by Vernon Boulevard and Broadway to the north, 33rd Road to the south, 11th Street to the east, and 10th Street to the west in Astoria, Queens. The applicant proposed to rezone the block from a residential low density district to a residential medium density district. The rezoning would also allow for commercial use on the northern part of the block. The rezoning will facilitate the development of three mixed-use buildings which will have a combination of residential use, commercial use, community facilities, and open space. The block is currently occupied by a one-story garage and warehouse. Cipico Construction is the project’s applicant. On September 11, 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the application. For CityLand’s prior coverage on this decision, click here.

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    Tags : affordable housing, Akerman LLP, Astoria, Cipico Construction, City Council, Privately Owned Public Spaces, Queens, Rezoning, Vernon Boulevard-Broadway Rezoning
    Date:10/23/2019
    Category : City Council
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    City Council Subcommittee Approves Soundview Development Including Church with Modifications

    ULURP  •  Soundview, The Bronx

    East aerial view of the proposed 1755 Watson Avenue development. Image credit: Azimuth Development

    Zoning Subcommittee approved a proposed 286-unit fully affordable housing complex in the Bronx’s Soundview neighborhood. On May 30, 2017, the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee voted 5-0 to approve an application submitted by Azimuth Development Group, LLC, to develop four attached buildings with residential, community facility and retail uses. The applicant sought to up-zone most of the 63,000 square foot development site and to designate the site as a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area. (read more…)

    Tags : Akerman LLP, Azimuth Development Group LLC, Council Member Donovan Richards, Mandatory Inclusionary Housing, Richard Bass, Watson Avenue
    Date:06/01/2017
    Category : City Council
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