City Council approved a major rezoning in Midtown South, allowing approximately 9,700 new apartments, including around 3,000 permanently affordable units. This change lifts outdated 1960s zoning rules, replacing them with higher-density residential districts and implementing Mandatory Inclusionary Housing. The new zoning aims to transform the area into a livable neighborhood, providing residents access to employment and amenities. The development focuses on underutilized sites and office-to-residential conversions while protecting existing landmarks from demolition.
The City Council approved a rezoning plan for Midtown South, allowing for 9,700 new apartments, including approximately 3,000 affordable units, across a significant area.
The plan replaces outdated manufacturing zoning with higher-density residential districts and includes Mandatory Inclusionary Housing requirements to ensure affordable units.
Mayor Eric Adams stated that the initiative aims to transform a centrally located neighborhood into a livable area near jobs, parks, and amenities.
The development will primarily utilize vacant or underused sites for new housing, while protecting landmark buildings and facilitating office-to-residential conversions.
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