Jun 10, 06:13 PM

NYC Council Approves 'City of Yes' Zoning Reforms to Boost Economic Opportunity and Affordable Housing

The New York City Council has approved Mayor Eric Adams’s signature policy proposal, the 'City of Yes,' aimed at updating the city's zoning rules. This initiative, which includes the 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity,' is part of a three-part plan to enhance economic opportunities through zoning reforms. The policy was passed last Thursday and involves collaboration among various stakeholders, including the City Council, community boards, and local coalitions. The reforms are designed to address the city's affordable housing crisis by fostering public-private partnerships, new legislation, and community-driven initiatives.

#New York City Council #Eric Adams #City of Yes #City Council

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Sources

Commercial Observer@commobserver
2 years ago
New York’s ‘City of Yes for Housing Opportunity’ — Let’s Answer the Call https://t.co/eW2SUVdRnn
New York City Council@NYCCouncil
2 years ago
Last week, @CMJenGutierrez took pride in the Council's efforts to protect + enhance vital manufacturing by modifying City of Yes for Economic Opportunity through collaboration between @NYCSpeakerAdams, CM Gutierrez, the M-Zone Coalition, our Planning & Land Use Division + others. https://t.co/eELIpgaufP
Council Member Amanda Farías@CMAmandaFarias
2 years ago
This past Thursday @NYCCouncil passed the #CityofYes Zoning for Economic Opportunity text amendment. Check out this graphic to see the breakdown of the zoning reforms and how they align with the recommendations Community Board 9 asked for. 1/2 https://t.co/gABdQtCcwG

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