Category: NYC Department of City Planning

• New Film Production Facility in Brooklyn Expected to Create Up to 800 Jobs

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  Nov 7

  The City Planning Commission meeting on November 5, 2025, addressed several development projects in Brooklyn and Queens, spotlighting a new film production facility in Red Hook expected to create hundreds… more ›

• Residents Voice Concerns Over Infrastructure and Density at City Planning Review

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  Nov 4

  Local residents expressed a mix of concerns regarding proposed development projects during the City Planning Commission (CPC) Review Session on November 3, 2025. Attendees voiced skepticism over how the increased… more ›

• City Planning Commission Pushes for Affordable Housing in St. George Development

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  Nov 4

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) reviewed the allocation and qualification criteria for affordable units in the proposed St. George development during its recent meeting on November 3, 2025. This session… more ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Set to Create 12,000 Homes and 7,000 Jobs Amid Community Concerns

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  Oct 21

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) has taken notable strides in advancing the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, which aims to transform housing and job opportunities within this diverse community. During a recent… more ›

• Residents Voice Concerns Over Housing Affordability at East New York Planning Meeting

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  Oct 15

  At a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) public meeting, officials addressed community concerns regarding the affordability of proposed housing units in East New York. The meeting aimed to clarify how… more ›

• City Planning Commission Discusses Environmental Impact of New Sewer Disinfection Facilities in Flushing Creek

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  Oct 15

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) held a session on October 6 to discuss the environmental impact of two proposed disinfection facilities for combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Flushing Creek, Queens.… more ›

• Revitalization Planned for Creedmore Psychiatric Center: 2,022 New Homes and Community Amenities

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  Oct 15

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a meeting focused on redevelopment plans for the Creedmore Psychiatric Center campus in Bellrose, Queens. The proposed project includes plans for approximately 2,022… more ›

• New York City Homeowners to Build ADUs as City Tackles Housing Shortage

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  Oct 15

  Homeowners in New York City will soon have the opportunity to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property, thanks to the recent legalization efforts discussed at the City Planning… more ›

• Community Weighs in on NYC’s Comprehensive Industrial Plan Amid Housing Concerns

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  Oct 15

  Community members delivered a range of insights during the City Planning Commission’s review of the proposed draft New York City Industrial Plan at its session on October 6, 2025. The… more ›

• New York City Council Pushes for Increased Funding to Revitalize Parks Amid Budget Shortfalls

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  Jun 9

  City budget discussions on June 2, 2025, emphasized the need for increased funding for New York City’s parks, which advocates argue receive less financial support relative to those in other… more ›

• Community Voices Shape Lennox Hill Hospital Redevelopment, But Skepticism Remains

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  May 27

  Community members have seen some of their feedback incorporated into the proposal for the Lennox Hill Hospital redevelopment, but many feel their concerns still resonate strongly. During a recent City… more ›

• Lennox Hill Hospital Expansion Proposal Sparks Debate Amid High Bed Vacancy Rates

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  May 27

  Lennox Hill Hospital’s development proposal has sparked a passionate discussion about its role in addressing existing bed vacancy rates. Currently, the hospital reports an occupancy rate of 80%, leaving about… more ›

• Upper East Side Residents Raise Concerns Over Lennox Hill Hospital Redevelopment

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  May 27

  Residents of the Upper East Side expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of Lennox Hill Hospital during a recent public meeting. The lengthy construction timeline of nine years, consisting… more ›

• Brooklyn and Queens Residents Unite to Demand Increased Public Park Access in City Planning Meeting

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  May 20

  Residents of Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3 engaged in a recent City Planning Commission meeting, focusing on plans to increase public park access in underserved areas.… more ›

• Public Outcry Grows Over Midtown South’s Historic Buildings Demolition Risk Amid Development Plans

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  May 16

  Stakeholders expressed deep concerns at a recent public meeting regarding the potential demolition of historic buildings in Midtown South as the city pushes forward with its mixed-use development plan. The… more ›