Category: NYC Department of City Planning

• New Disinfection Facilities Set to Improve Water Quality in Flushing Creek by 2029

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The City Planning Commission approved new disinfection facilities for Flushing Creek. – The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services are responsible.… more ›

• City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Change to Boost Affordable Housing in Queens

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for affordable housing. – The amendment was proposed by a developer for a site in… more ›

• Limited Public Feedback at Baobab Village Scoping Meeting Highlights Need for Community Engagement

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  Jan 23

  Residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions at a public scoping meeting for the proposed Baobab Village project, held by the New York City Department of City Planning on… more ›

• Baobab Village: A Community-Driven Solution to East New York’s Housing Crisis

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  Jan 23

  The proposed Baobab Village has sparked interest in East New York as a community-driven response to the housing crisis, promising significant affordable housing options. At a public scoping meeting held… more ›

• City Planning Commission Faces Community Concerns Over Infrastructure Strain Amid Proposed Developments

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  Jan 22

  During the City Planning Commission meeting held on January 21, 2026, concerns emerged over how proposed developments might strain the existing infrastructure, particularly regarding transportation and utilities. As plans for… more ›

• Residents Voice Concerns Over Meal Tax Funding and Supportive Housing Distribution at NYC Meeting

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  Jan 9

  Community members expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed allocation of funding from the new meal tax during a recent public meeting held by the New York City Planning Commission. Residents… more ›

• Community Outcry: Residents Demand Safety and Services in Amsterdam Avenue Redevelopment Plan

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  Jan 9

  Community members expressed strong opposition to the proposed redevelopment at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue during a recent public meeting of the New York City Planning Commission. Residents emphasized concerns over public… more ›

• City Planning Commission Reviews Sewer Outfall Projects, Addressing Community Infrastructure Concerns

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  Jan 7

  During the recent City Planning Commission Review Session on January 5, 2026, residents and city officials gathered to assess the impact of proposed sewer outfall projects on local neighborhoods and… more ›

• City Planning Commission Extends Special Permits for Mixed-Use Development Amid Community Concerns

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  Jan 7

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) reviewed the second and final renewal of special permits for a proposed mixed-use development at East 16th Street between Irving Place and Union Square East… more ›

• New York City Unveils Ambitious Industrial Plan to Support Businesses and Community Needs

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  Jan 7

  The City Planning Commission convened recently to discuss New York City’s Industrial Plan, a new initiative aimed at modernizing the city’s industrial sector to better support businesses, workers, and surrounding… more ›

• City Planning Commission Pushes for Greater Affordability in NYC Housing Developments

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  Dec 18

  In a recent meeting of the City Planning Commission (CPC), officials addressed significant concerns regarding the funding and management of newly proposed affordable housing developments in New York City. During… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils New Disinfection Facilities to Combat Flushing Creek Pollution

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  Dec 18

  During a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting held on December 17, officials discussed environmental compliance measures for new disinfection facilities addressing combined sewer overflow (CSO) impacts in Flushing Creek,… more ›

• New York City Unveils Bold Housing Initiative to Tackle Ongoing Crisis and Boost Development

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  Dec 16

  New York City’s ongoing housing crisis has taken center stage during a recent New York City Planning Commission meeting, where city officials detailed how the “City of Yes for Housing… more ›

• City Proposes Environmental Mitigation Strategies Amidst Peml West 25th Rezoning Concerns

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  Dec 16

  During a recent City Planning Commission meeting, officials addressed measures to mitigate environmental impacts identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Peml West 25th rezoning proposal. The… more ›

• Community Concerns Rise Over Environmental Impact of Peml West 25th Rezoning Proposal

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  Dec 15

  Residents expressed concerns about the environmental impacts of the Peml West 25th rezoning proposal at a recent public scoping meeting held by the New York City Department of City Planning.… more ›