On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Department of City Planning Director Dan Garodnick spoke at New York Law School about the Adams Administration’s “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” zoning text amendment. He had a discussion with Ben Max, Executive Editor for the Center for New York City and State Law about the amendment’s recent approval by the City Planning Commission and pending City Council review.
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City Launches NYC Industrial Plan
On September 16, 2024, Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick in collaboration with other critical stakeholders announced the launch of the NYC Industrial Plan, The New York City Plan was sponsored by City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias as outlined in Local Law 172-2023.
City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Overview: City Celebrates Start of Public Review Process
On April 29, 2024, the City Planning Commission launched the public review process for the proposed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment. The text amendment is one of three City of Yes amendments aiming to remove or modify outdated provisions within the zoning text that inhibit economic growth, the ability for developers to build, and the implementation of green technology and infrastructure.
COMPLETE VIDEO: 189th CityLaw Breakfast with City Planning Director Dan Garodnick, Friday 10/6
Today, October 6, 2023, Dan Garodnick, Director of the Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission, spoke at the 189th CityLaw Breakfast on “Building a City of Yes.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell also provided remarks. The event was sponsored by ConEdison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig LLP.