Category: NYC Department of City Planning

• Brooklyn’s Mixed-Use Developments Focus on Sustainability and Affordable Housing

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  Nov 10

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting held on November 5, 2025, highlighted sustainability initiatives integrated into new mixed-use developments in Brooklyn. The discussions focused on the specifics of proposed projects,… more ›

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

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  Nov 10

  A new film production facility proposed in Red Hook, Brooklyn, could create between 600 and 800 jobs while driving economic growth in an area increasingly dependent on the film industry.… more ›

• Residents Raise Concerns Over Infrastructure Challenges Amid Rapid Development Review

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  Nov 10

  Residents are voicing concerns about local infrastructure as the City Planning Commission (CPC) reviews proposed development projects. During the recent meeting on November 3, 2025, attendees highlighted apprehensions about how… more ›

• Staten Island Proposal for 18-Story Development Sparks Community Debate on Housing and Amenities

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  Nov 10

  Staten Island’s City Planning Commission recently reviewed a proposal for a new mixed-use development at 3759 Hamilton Avenue, which could reshape the neighborhood’s landscape. The proposed project envisions an 18-story… more ›

• Residents Raise Traffic and Parking Concerns Over Proposed Mixed-Use Project on Avenue U

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  Nov 7

  City planners discussed community concerns over parking and traffic during a recent City Planning Commission meeting on a mixed-use project planned for Avenue U in Brooklyn. Residents have voiced frustrations… more ›

• 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 ›