Want to see more businesses grow in your neighborhood?

It’s time to become a (Long Island) City of Yes for Economic Opportunity!

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TOMORROW, join us for the start of our celebration of NYC’s 520 miles of waterfront! These free, fun events in all 5 boroughs will run from Sat. to Mon. & provide New Yorkers with unique opportunities to explore our diverse waterfront. Learn more & RSVP: waterfrontplan.nyc

Today, outdated zoning rules prevent many underused, non-residential buildings like vacant offices from becoming housing.

#CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity would make it easier to convert these buildings into much-needed homes!

Learn how ➡️ housingopportunity.nyc

Big day for housing in Brooklyn! Thanks to New York City Council for approving three projects that will bring nearly 300 income-restricted affordable homes to Bed-Stuy and Midwood. This much-needed new housing will help make a dent in our housing shortage.

TONIGHT at 6:30pm: join us and Council Member Julie Won for an online public meeting about the future of #LongIslandCity !

Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

As we mark #WorldClimateChangeDay , we're working hard to build a greener future!
⚡️ #CityofYes for Carbon Neutrality supports energy-efficiency
🏘️ Green Fast Track encourages climate-friendly housing
🚉 #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity would allow more homes near public transit

It's not illegal to dance in New York City, but outdated rules make it too hard to open a dance studio!

The Dance Parade shows off New York City's talent and they support our #CityofYes for Economic Opportunity plan.

Let's make it easier to dance together!

NOW: NYC Planning Commission public hearing on our Bronx Metro North Plan, which will enable 7,500 homes & 10,000 jobs in connection with 4 new @mta stations. First up, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson Vanessa Gibson called it a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for smart growth. NYC.gov/engage

NYC zoning says you can bake bread at your store, but you can’t make salsa.

Think that's ridiculous? So do we! Let's update zoning so it supports local businesses instead of holding them back: nyc.gov/YesEconomicOpp…

Calling all #SoutheastQueens residents!

NYC Planning wants to hear from YOU about the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan. Use their digital mapping tool to share your ideas on how to improve transportation, public spaces, and more! Add your ideas by June 24.

jamaicaplan.nyc

This weekend, discover the magic of NYC’s 520-mile waterfront! 🌊

Join free events from Coney Island to Bronx Point to explore unique waterfront spaces, and learn about ongoing work to enhance sustainability, resiliency and ecological health: waterfrontplan.nyc

The City Planning Commission review session just started! Don't miss these updates, a chance to weigh in on the Bronx Metro-North Station Plan on Wednesday, and join us to celebrate NYC's 520 miles of waterfront this weekend: eventbrite.com/cc/nyc-520-cel…

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Today, the City Planning Commission will review several residential projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and two community amenity projects in the Bronx. Watch the meeting here, starting at 1pm: tinyurl.com/3aat8cnz

Thanks to Long Island City Partnership for their support of #CityOfYes for Economic Opportunity, which would boost small businesses and help commercial corridors thrive in Long Island City and across NYC.

Read more from Laura Rothrock in LICPOST ⬇️

New opportunities to share your ideas for the future of Long Island City! We’ll discuss plans for affordable housing, jobs, infrastructure and more.
Online: May 16 (6:30-8:30pm)
In-Person: May 20 at MoMA PS1 (6:30-8:30pm)
Learn more + register: licplan.nyc #OneLIC