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On October 28, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the initial proposal for the Gansevoort Square project. The project includes utilizing Gansevoort Square, a City-owned site located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan, for mixed-income housing, new public space, and expanding the Whitney Museum of American Art and the High Line.
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CityLand began in 2004 as a monthly newsletter. CityLand provides in-depth coverage of land use applications undergoing public review in New York City. We focus on the major players, including the City Council, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals, and Landmarks Preservation Commission, and report on related legal challenges.
City Releases Details for “City of Yes for Housing ... - CityLand
Oct 9, 2023 · On September 21, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams released the details for his “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal. The proposal aims to increase the development of and access to affordable housing throughout New York City through changes to the City’s zoning code. The Mayor’s Office touts that the initiative could add 10,000 homes to ...
public plazas Archives - CityLand
1 day ago · November 12, 2024. By Mark Chiusano. For obvious reasons I was recently revisiting a small controversy over the usage of public space in a certain midtown Manhattan building: Trump Tower. In 2016, Donald Trump and New York City went back and forth over whether the building had to keep some public benches in the lobby. During construction ...
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City Launches Trade-In Program for E-Bikes and Batteries. On October 23, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the final rules regulating the City’s $2 million trade-in program for electric-powered mobility devices, such as electric bikes, and their batteries. This program is part of the City’s “ Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York ...
City Planning Commission Votes to Approve City of Yes for
On March 6, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning text amendment. The amendment, the second of Mayor Eric Adams’ three City of Yes proposals, is a collection of eighteen changes to the zoning text designed to remove obstacles for small businesses looking to expand and create more vibrant streetscapes.
City Launches Live Operator Tenant Hotline - CityLand
On July 17, 2023, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) launched a live operator Tenant Helpline to better assist tenants experiencing housing crises. The new live call system will be a critical resource for New Yorkers facing eviction, harassment, or unacceptable living conditions and represents PEU’s ongoing commitment to maintaining ...
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ACRIS Buildings Information System (BIS) City Council – Legislative Research Center CityAdmin Honest Buildings Laws of the City of New York NYC Board of Standards & Appeals NYC Department of City Planning NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Rowhouse Manual (pdf) NYC Rules NYC SPEED NYC Zoning Resolution NYC’s Zoning & Land Use (ZoLa) GIS ...
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CityLand Sponsors. Filings and Decisions. Join CityLand's Mailing List. Upcoming Events. October 24, 2024. CityLaw Breakfast: The Six Questions on New York City Voters' 2024 Ballots ft. State Senator Liz Krueger and Hon. Diane Savino. …
Council Announces New Committee Appointments - CityLand
Jan 19, 2024 · Image credit: New York City Council. On January 18, 2024, the City Council released the new committee appointments following the start of the new session. For land use related and adjacent committees, the appointments are as follows: Environmental Protection, Resiliency & Waterfronts James Gennaro, Chair (QN, District 24); Lincoln Restler (BK, District 33); Robert F. Holden (QN, District 30 ...