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The November 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved modified rezonings in Auburndale, Oakland Gardens, and Hollis Hills in Queens, and contextual rezonings in the Far West Village, East Village, North Tribeca, and Central Bronx. The Culver El housing project in Borough Park was modified to retain manufacturing zoning and extend affordability terms. The Department of Sanitation withdrew a controversial garage lease proposal in East Williamsburg. The Board of Standards & Appeals upheld the Trump SoHo permit, rejecting a community challenge over floor area calculations. Landmarks designated the Ridgewood South Historic District and several individual landmarks in Jamaica, Queens, while rejecting a proposed food kiosk at the Guggenheim Museum. Hearings were held for new historic districts in Park Slope, Wallabout, and Crown Heights. The Department of City Planning presented its Vision 2020 waterfront plan, and the Comptroller’s Office released a task force report proposing a framework for Community Benefit Agreements. The issue concludes with a profile of Brian Cook, Director of Land Use for Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, discussing community empowerment and comprehensive planning.

Publication Date

11-15-2010

Publisher

Center for New York City Law

City

New York

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Historic Districts, Affordable Housing, Environmental Review, Community Benefit Agreements, Waterfront Planning, Staten Island Takings

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 7, No. 10

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