Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Department of City Planning

Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor

By Dave Colon | Jan 1, 2023 | No Comments

Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.

Trucks in Sunset Park. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Environmental Justice Advocates Seek to Regulate ‘Last-Mile’ Trucking Facilities

By Julianne Cuba | Sep 8, 2022 | No Comments

The city's outdated zoning code must be amended to give regulators the teeth they need to rein in “last-mile” distribution facilities that are popping up in low-income communities of color, environmental justice groups said as they filed a zoning proposal.

Rendering of 1034 Atlantic Avenue project from Pacific Street. Rendering: EMP Capital Group

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Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Department of City Planning

Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor

Environmental Justice Advocates Seek to Regulate ‘Last-Mile’ Trucking Facilities

Builder Wants Atlantic Ave. Tower to be a Model for Pedestrian-Friendly Development on Deadly Corridor

Developers Will No Longer Seek to Reduce Required Bike Parking in Midtown Tower

Developers Want to Cut Required Bike Parking In Midtown Tower

City Planning To Walkers: Drop Dead