New York City Council – Hamilton Heights

City of Yes Faced Pushback but Passed First Hurdle

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

Summary of NYC Council’s City for All Investments and Modifications to Zoning for Housing Opportunity (ZHO) Citywide Text Amendment

November 25, 2024WestHarlemNeighborhood character, Newscity_of_yes, land use, modifications, New York City Council, rezoning, text_amendment

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