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The latest edition of the Zoning Handbook, a layman’s guide to the NYC Zoning Resolution, is now available at the City Planning Bookstore. With all new color illustrations, tables and text descriptions of each zoning district, an expanded glossary and explanations of new and evolving zoning techniques, the handbook is meant for all New Yorkers who wish to understand the regulations that guide the city’s development -- and to participate in planning for its future.

Interview with Amanda M. Burden:
Planetizen, The Planning & Development Network, talked with Department of City Planning Director Amanda M. Burden in October 2006. Read the full interview.

Request for Proposals (RFP):
The Department of City Planning is seeking qualified environmental consulting and engineering firms or teams to perform environmental consulting and engineering related services. More...

NYC population reaches all time high:
As of July 1, 2005, the population of the City of New York was 8,213,839, an increase of more than 205,561 persons or 2.6 percent since April 2000. More...

Inclusionary Housing Program:
Since 2005, a groundbreaking addition to this program has promoted affordable housing in new residential developments. More...

Sherman Creek:
A study to create more opportunities for housing and commercial development and to provide access to the Harlem River waterfront in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan.

East River Waterfront:
This planning and urban design study proposes short-term improvements and long-term strategies to reconnect Lower Manhattan's diverse communities to a two-mile stretch of East River waterfront. More...

Lower Density Zoning Initiatives:
Queensboro Hill, Douglaston - Little Neck, Prince's Bay, Middle Village Follow-Up and Maspeth/Woodside.

Public Environmental Review Meetings:

Public Hearing:
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the West 61st Street Rezoning and Citywide General Large-Scale Development Text Amendment:
Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 10:00 AM, at Spector Hall, 22 Reade Street, New York, New York 10007. Details

Scoping:
Motorsports Entertainment Complex on Staten Island:
To be rescheduled.

Site Last Updated: November 16, 2006

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Chair's Greetings...

Amanda M. Burden:

Amanda M. Burden, Chair It is a privilege to serve the City of New York as Chair of the City Planning Commission and Director of the Department of City Planning. I welcome the opportunity to plan and develop places in which people will love to live and work -- the vibrant places that will attract and hold creative talent. More >>

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