Speaker Adrienne E. Adams aims to elevate the role of community planning in the land use
process and proactively address community and citywide needs as outlined in the Planning and
Land Use Guidelines and Application Toolkit, released by the New York City Council in December
2022.

Released in May 2025, the Community Planning Framework further focuses on community engagement and proactive planning. It is meant to guide Council Members, city agencies, potential applicants, and
community-based organizations as they embark on planning processes.

Click here to read the Community Planning Framework in PDF format.