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The City Of Yes: Zoning For Carbon Neutrality
The current version of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York was adopted in 1961, long before modern climate priorities developed. With this in mind, the City Planning Commission on April 24, 2023 referred out for public review the "Zoning for Carbon Neutrality" zoning text amendment, which aims to modernize the city's zoning regulations to support the city's and state's ambitious climate goals. The text amendment includes 17 proposals organized into four distinct categories.
Land Use Issues Addressed at Kramer Levin Seminar
Kramer Levin recently hosted a seminar titled “Emerging Issues in Land Use: The Year in Review and What’s Ahead,” where experts discussed New York City planning initiatives and land use trends. Among the speakers were Jessica Katz, chief housing officer for New York City, Rafael Salamanca Jr., council member for the 17th District and chair of the New York City Council’s Land Use Committee, and representatives from Kramer Levin’s Land Use and Real Estate departments.
City Hall Releases Report Recommending Regulatory Changes to Facilitate Office Conversions
On Jan. 9, 2023, the city’s Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force issued its report titled the “New York City Office Adaptive Reuse Study.” The Task Force was established to study the potential for the conversion of vacant office space in New York City to other uses and to make recommendations for legislation and policy in furtherance of that objective.
New York City Local Law 97 Has a Mechanism to Help Small Building Owners | JD Supra
New York City’s Local Law 97 is an ambitious program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s 1 million covered buildings.[1] These buildings contribute approximately 70% of the greenhouse gases emitted in the City. Reports state that most buildings are poised to comply with the law’s emissions caps by the initial deadline of 2024 but that many buildings will have issues complying with the more stringent requirements that go into effect in 2030.
Controversial Citywide Hotel Special Permit Enters Public Review | Lexology
On May 3, 2021, the City Planning Commission referred out for public review a zoning text amendment that would require a special permit for the creation or material enlargement of transient hotels (Zoning Use Group 5) and motels, tourist cabins and boatels (Zoning Use Group 7A) in commercial and mixed-use districts throughout the city of New York.
Mayor De Blasio Proposes Zoning Changes Intended To Promote The City's Recovery
United States: Mayor De Blasio Proposes Zoning Changes Intended To Promote The City's Recovery 15 March 2021 by Eugene C. Travers , Paul D. Selver , Valerie G. Campbell , James Power , Gary R. Tarnoff and Elise Wagner Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Mayor de Blasio Proposes Zoning Changes Intended to Promote the City’s Recovery | Lexology
On March 9, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a series of proposed citywide zoning text amendments intended to incentivize the creation of local grocery stores, boost transit station accessibility, and ease administrative burdens for gyms and restaurants. The proposed zoning changes are expected to enter the city’s public review process this spring or summer, which could put them on track to be approved before the end of this year.
Construction Shutdown: Preserving Land Use Approvals
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Changes To Signage And Seating In Privately Owned Public Spaces
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Changes to Signage and Seating in Privately Owned Public Spaces | JD Supra
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