Repost – Source: New York Landmarks Conservancy, November 22, 2024 Late yesterday, the City Council gave its preliminary approval to City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. Two committee hearings were delayed for hours as the Council and City Hall negotiated changes to the proposal, which promises the biggest changes to New York’s zoning in decades. The negotiations
Throughout the public review process for ZHO, the Council heard from many stakeholders and other engaged New Yorkers about their concerns regarding its impact and the lack of complementary housing solutions. The Council recognized these concerns and released its City for All housing plan to meet the full range of needs of communities. Through its
Repost Source: New York Yimby By: Matt Pruznick 8:00 am on November 23, 2024 Sorry, NIMBYs: Your opposition to New York housing creation has just been drowned out by a resounding $5 billion of “Yes.” A City Council subcommittee on Thursday approved Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to build 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years, lowering the
Source: Gothamist, May 30, 2024 Low- and middle-income homeowners in New York are eligible for up to $14,000 for climate-friendly upgrades like insulation and heat pumps, Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Thursday. The new funding through President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is meant to accelerate electrification, which is