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Current Jerome Ave Zoning and Historic Districts

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Initiatives

  • Gowanus Neighborhood Plan: Racial Equity Report on Housing and Opportunity
  • Morningside Heights Planning Study
  • Inwood Rezoning
  • Jerome Avenue Neighborhood Plan
  • Planning for Retail Diversity
  • East Harlem Rezoning
  • Greater East Midtown Plan
  • Engines of Opportunity & Industrial Action Plan
  • Planning for Schools
  • Mandatory Inclusionary Housing & Zoning for Quality and Affordability

History

Until 1989, the Council had no authority over land use issues. The Board of Estimate had controlled land use issues throughout the five boroughs. However, in the 1980s, the Board of Estimate was declared unconstitutional. And in 1989, the Council was given its land use powers and created the Land Use Committee and the Land Use Division.

Mayoral Agencies

The City Council controls one specific part of the land use process, but Mayoral agencies handle many other aspects. The Department of City Planning is responsible for zoning, for instance, while the Landmarks Preservation Commission handles landmarks and historic districts.

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We're located at New York City Hall (map). Council Members each have an office at 250 Broadway (map), as well as offices in each of their districts.

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