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This issue of CityLand covers major land use and policy developments in New York City as of June 15, 2011. The City Council considered the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, which would mandate living wages for employees of businesses receiving City subsidies. The Council also approved the West Clinton rezoning, enabling residential development and applying the Inclusionary Housing Program. The proposed Chinatown BID advanced, despite concerns over its assessment formula. A zoning text amendment was introduced to regulate sidewalk cafes in Harlem’s Special 125th Street District. The Council proposed fee increases for DOB and BSA applications. The City Planning Commission approved a mixed-use development in Flushing and held hearings on a large contextual rezoning for Sunnyside and Woodside. BSA granted variances for a seventeen-building affordable housing project in Borough Park. Landmark designations included the Brooklyn Union Gas Company Building, the East 54th Street Bathhouse, and the Cities Service Building at 70 Pine Street. A new building design in SoHo was approved, and the City issued an RFP for Phase 1 of the Willets Point redevelopment. Administrative decisions included the dismissal of violations related to unauthorized signage and certificate of occupancy issues. A profile of DEP Commissioner Cas Holloway highlights his leadership in advancing green infrastructure and water system modernization.

Publication Date

6-15-2011

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, Business Improvement Districts, Living Wage Law, Infrastructure, Eminent Domain, Green Infrastructure, Willets Point Redevelopment

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 8, No. 5

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