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South Queens communities were changed forever after Superstorm Sandy.
By Forum Staff
The Department of City Planning (DCP) announced Wednesday that it will hold the first public information session on the mayor’s “City of Yes” proposals on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
The proposals seek to modernize and rationalize zoning rules to help the City recover more quickly from the pandemic, to create a greener city, to support small business growth, and to incentivize the creation of housing, at all levels, in all City neighborhoods, DCP officials noted.
“The City of Yes proposals are designed to speed up our recovery, and to create a healthier and more affordable city, so we are excited to begin the public conversation. We are starting this process early, while we are still drafting the plan, in order to ensure robust community engagement. We hope people turn out to share their views,” said Dan Garodnick, Department of City Planning director and chairman of the City Planning Commission.
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Dan Garodnick
The “City of Yes” initiative includes three zoning text amendments that will update New York City’s zoning rules as part of Adams’ vision for a more inclusive and equitable city. The proposals include:
- Zoning for Zero Carbon (ZZC) aims to modernize the zoning regulations in support of our climate goals. The changes would focus on supporting a renewable energy grid, making our buildings clean and efficient, support for electric vehicle charging and micro-mobility options, and reducing waste and stormwater.
- Zoning for Economic Opportunity (ZEO) is focused on providing our small businesses with the flexibility needed to for them to change and grow, especially as the city recovers from COVID-19. The proposals would remove unnecessary and outdated limitations on small businesses and ensure that our storefronts are occupied, and our neighborhoods remain lively spaces.
- Zoning for Housing Opportunity (ZHO) is a direct response to our City’s housing crisis. This inclusive, citywide approach to expanding and diversifying the housing supply, will ensure that every neighborhood does its part to help meet housing needs and provide equitable access to housing for all New Yorkers.
To learn more about “City of Yes,” visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/plans/city-of-yes/city-of-yes-overview.page.
