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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

2025 ELECTION: Advocates welcome approval of housing reform ballot proposals on election day | amNewYork

New Yorkers approved three measures transferring certain housing-approval powers to mayor-appointed panels and shortening ULURP to accelerate housing development.
New York City
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

NYC land use ballot question: Staten Island officials warn of community power loss

An expedited land-use review would shift final approval authority from City Council to the City Planning Commission, reducing public review time and local oversight.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Column | City Council Weighs Jamaica Neighborhood Plan | amNewYork

The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan proposes rezoning to add 12,000+ homes (≈4,000 affordable), 2,000,000+ commercial/community square feet, and 7,000+ jobs amid community infrastructure concerns.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | How zoning adds value | amNewYork

Zoning can be used in many ways by owners, investors and developers to add value to their properties. First, as we have previously discussed, there are discretionary approvals available through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). One type of discretionary approval through ULURP is a rezoning, which would change the property's zoning district designation. A rezoning could increase the amount of buildable square footage a property is allowed, and/or change the allowed use altogether, for example, from commercial or industrial to residential.
Real estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Op-Ed | ULURP: Respecting the Role of the City Council | amNewYork

Early outreach to local city council members can mitigate risks in the lengthy ULURP process.
Understanding the roles of CPC and DCP is crucial for successful land use project approvals.
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