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    NYC Community Boards Adapt to Virtual Operations

    COVID-19  •  Citywide

    Youtube Upload of Brooklyn Community Board 10’s April Board Meeting Image Credit: Youtube, Brooklyn CB10

    Community Boards working to stay optimistic through adversity. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shut down non-essential business throughout the state. The order effectively hamstrung the physical operation of many governmental and administrative offices. Community Boards, the closest representative body of a City district, have generally completed their many responsibilities through public assembly. Responsibilities include land use and zoning review, and other general community concerns such as traffic or deteriorating housing.

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    Tags : Community Boards, COVID-19, Executive Order, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Open Meetings Law, Virtual Hearings, Youtube
    Date:05/04/2020
    Category : Community Boards
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    Coronavirus Puts Halt to Land Use Review Process

    COVID-19  •  Citywide

    Director of DCP Marisa Lago holds review session as the sole Commissioner in physical attendance on March 16, 2020.  Other Commissioners attended the meeting remotely, in an attempt to keep the ULURP process moving before Mayor de Blasio’s Executive Order was signed. Image Credit: NYC CPC

    The executive order freezes land use applications so public meetings do not need to occur. On March 16, 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Emergency Executive Order #100, which laid out several steps of the City’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. In the interest of limiting public gatherings to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Emergency Executive Order #100 freezes land use applications that have a timed review or vote requirement. This includes applications within the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) as well as applications before the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The Emergency Executive Order also waived the City Charter’s requirement to hold at least two City Council stated meetings per month. As a result, Landmarks, community boards, Borough Presidents, the City Planning Commission and the City Council do not have to meet to take action on active land use applications.  (read more…)

    Tags : Board of Standards and Appeals, Borough Presidents, City Council, City Planning Commission, Community Boards, coronavirus, Landmarks Preservation Commission, public review, ULURP
    Date:03/18/2020
    Category : Public Review Process
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    UPDATE: Proposed Land Use Ballot Question Seeks to Enhance Community Input Passes

    Ballot Proposals  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: 2019 Charter Revision Commission

    One of the five ballot questions proposes changes to the City’s land use review process. On Election Day, November 5, 2019, voters will have a say in whether to amend the City Charter by voting on five proposed ballot measures, including one that alters ULURP requirements to allow for more community input. (read more…)

    Tags : 2019 Charter Revision, 2019 charter revision commission, ballot proposals, Community Boards, ULURP
    Date:10/24/2019
    Category : Charter Revision Commission
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    DCP Upgrades Important Community Board Budget Request Tool for District Needs

    Interactive Tools  •  Citywide

    DCP’s new interactive tool for community boards. Image Credit: DCP

    New and improved online platform will help Community Boards advocate for public priorities. On August 26, 2019, Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Marisa Lago announced a new and improved online platform which will help Community Boards advocate for public priorities more easily. The new, user-friendly digital platform will allow Community Boards to formally submit their annual needs and budget requests to the City with easier access to relevant City data to assist with their requests. (read more…)

    Tags : Community Boards, Department of City Planning, Interactive Tools
    Date:09/17/2019
    Category : Department Of City Planning
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    Charter Revision Commission Releases Preliminary Staff Report

    ULURP Reform  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: 2019 City Charter Revision Commission.

    Starting this week, public hearings are being held throughout the five boroughs to solicit feedback on the report’s recommendations. In April of 2018, the NYC Council created a Charter Revision Commission. The 15-member commission, which was granted a wide mandate to review the City Charter from top to bottom, is considering possible amendments to be placed on the November 5, 2019 ballot in New York City. The Commission’s focus has been on four areas of City government: elections, governance, finance, and land use. The Commission is Chaired by Gail Benjamin, who served for 25 years as Director of the New York City Council’s Land Use Division. Also among the commissioners is Carl Weisbrod, former Director of the Department of City Planning. (read more…)

    Tags : 2019 Charter Revision, City Council Charter Revision, Community Boards, Land Use, Pre-ULURP, ULURP
    Date:05/02/2019
    Category : Charter Revision Commission
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    Ballot Proposal Creates Commission To Assist With Community Board Land Use Guidance

    Community Boards  •  Citywide

    The NYC Charter Revision Commission at a public meeting on September 4, 2018. Image credit: NYC Charter Revision Commission/Twitter

    Proposed Civic Engagement Commission would connect community boards with land use experts and training based on community board needs.  In February 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a Charter Revision Commission. The Commission began holding public meetings in April. On September 4, 2018, the New York City Charter Revision Commission released its final report on its recommended charter amendments. The final report discussed several topics, including land use and community boards.  (read more…)

    Tags : ballot proposals, charter revision commission, Community Boards, new york city charter
    Date:09/20/2018
    Category : Charter Revision Commission
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