City's land use and zoning committees unanimously vote in favor of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan - QNS

"The proposal, which covers more than 300 blocks located primarily within Community District 12 and parts of Community District 8, aims to create approximately 11,800 new housing units, including 4,000 permanently affordable income-restricted units, in addition to creating over 2 million square feet of commercial space. The neighborhood plan, which is part of the Dept. of City Planning's (DCP) multipronged rezoning plan for Jamaica, is also anticipated to bring more than 7,000 jobs to the area."

"The plan will map the largest Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) zone in the entire city, paving the way for nearly 3,800 affordable homes to be built on privately-owned sites. It is also the largest neighborhood rezoning in New York City in over 20 years. In August, the City Planning Commission voted 11-2 in favor of the rezoning plan as part of the city's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), moving the plan forward to the City Council."

"A Council spokesperson said the Council's direct negotiating role in the land use process for the neighborhood plan has ensured that the rezoning will provide $413 million in community investments for Jamaica, including for water and sewer infrastructure, parks and open space, transportation and public realm improvements, public health and safety resources, and educational institutions. A Council spokesperson said it secured "major investments" to address chronic flooding"

Unanimous approvals by City Council zoning committees moved a large Jamaica rezoning forward, targeting nearly 11,800 new housing units across more than 300 blocks and over 2 million square feet of commercial space. The plan includes 4,000 permanently affordable income-restricted units and maps the city's largest Mandatory Inclusionary Housing zone to enable nearly 3,800 affordable homes on private sites. The Department of City Planning anticipates more than 7,000 new jobs and estimates a 15-year buildout. The process advanced after an 11-2 City Planning Commission vote, and the rezoning will provide $413 million for infrastructure, parks, transportation, public health, safety, and education, plus investments to address chronic flooding.

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