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This issue of CityLand covers key land use and zoning developments in New York City as of March 15, 2012. The City Council approved the creation of the Westchester Square BID in the Bronx after resolving procedural notice issues. The City Planning Commission held a hearing on the “Zone Green” zoning text amendment to promote energy-efficient retrofits and green building design. A residential development was authorized in a manufacturing district in Ridgewood, Queens. BSA approved reduced parking requirements for a medical facility in Brooklyn despite community opposition. Landmark approvals included the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s plaza renovation and the restoration of Tavern on the Green. A proposal to demolish a historic Tribeca facade was denied, and Governors Island’s redevelopment plan received approval for signage and landscaping. A revised plan for development near the Whitney Museum was presented. Landmarks proposed new citywide storefront rules to streamline approvals. Fresh Direct received an $81 million incentive package to relocate to the Bronx, sparking debate over labor practices and environmental impact. Administrative decisions addressed padlock law enforcement and loft law protections. Court decisions upheld BSA’s hotel extension in Dutch Kills, increased compensation for MTA acquisitions in Sunnyside, and allowed trade fixture claims in Lower Manhattan. A profile of Carol Clark highlights her work at HPD and her commitment to affordable housing and historic preservation.

Publication Date

3-15-2012

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Historic Districts, Affordable Housing, Business Improvement Districts, Zone Green, Sustainability, Fresh Direct, Eminent Domain, Loft Law, Ethics

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 9, No. 2

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