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    Zoning for Economic Opportunity Aims to Remove Zoning Obstacles for Certain Types of Businesses

    Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    The Life Sciences sector has seen incredible growth in the NYC metro region. The Zoning for Economic Opportunity text amendment may change restrictions that make it easier for life sciences industries to expand and continue to grow. Image Credit: Tory Williams/EDC.

    On Wednesday, June 1, Mayor Eric Adams outlined his, “City of Yes” initiative. This initiative is the next phase of his, “Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent,” plan to stimulate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “City of Yes,” is built around a series of three as-yet-unwritten zoning text amendments to modernize and simplify zoning resolutions to encourage business growth, stimulate housing creation, and reduce the city’s carbon footprint. (read more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, custom manufacturing, life sciences, maker retail, Manufacturing, small businesses, Zoning for Economic Opportunity
    Date:06/17/2022
    Category : Department Of City Planning
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