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The May 2010 issue of CityLand covers major land use and zoning developments across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Rose Plaza on the River project in Williamsburg, which increased affordable housing to 30% of units. The City Planning Commission reviewed the proposed redevelopment of the Domino Sugar site, raising concerns about infrastructure and affordability. A zoning text amendment was introduced to regulate car-share vehicle parking citywide. The Council approved Knickerbocker Commons, a Bushwick apartment building designed to meet Passive House energy standards. Staten Island’s Grymes Hill and Sunnyside neighborhoods were rezoned to preserve low-density character and hillside topography. Landmark designations included the Springs Mills Building in Midtown Manhattan, and several Certificates of Appropriateness were issued for projects in historic districts. The issue also reports on the City’s acquisition of Governors Island and its redevelopment master plan, along with legal decisions upholding emergency demolitions and dismissing rezoning challenges. A profile of Council Member Mark Weprin explores his approach to land use and community engagement.

Publication Date

5-15-2010

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, Waterfront Redevelopment

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 7, No. 4

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