Department of CIty Planning

CB7 approves amendment to allow for ‘greener’ buildings

In an advisory vote, Community Board 7 members approved the Zone Green Text Amendment on Tuesday night, helping clear a local path for environmentally friendly buildings.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 8 05:42 am ET

Proposal would pave way for ‘green’ infrastructure upgrades

Citywide legislation would relax zoning codes, giving property owners more flexibility to update old buildings with environmentally friendly features.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 1 05:09 am ET

Harlem rezoning plan has local residents nervous

At a meeting with city officials on Thursday night, residents criticized the rezoning plan’s Environmental Assessment Statement.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 27 05:14 am ET

Proposal to protect mom-and-pop storefronts gains support

The rezoning plan would limit big-business storefronts and prevent the proliferation of banks.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 19 03:04 am ET

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