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Projects, Studies and Proposals
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Gowanus Canal Corridor Study
The Department of City Planning has initiated a study of the Gowanus Canal corridor to establish a comprehensive framework to guide future land use changes. This effort responds to requests from the local community to establish a dialogue on land use issues in the Gowanus Canal area.
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Downtown Brooklyn Pedestrian Study
The Department of City Planning has undertaken a study to formulate recommendations for improving the pedestrian experience in Downtown Brooklyn and the surrounding neighborhoods with clearer, easier, more pedestrian-friendly connections. |
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| Recently Adopted Rezonings*: |
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Carroll Gardens/Columbia Street Rezoning Adopted 10/28/09
The Department of City Planning is proposing lower density and contextual zoning map changes for approximately 86 blocks in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens and portions of Columbia Street in Community District 6. Undertaken at the request of the local community and elected officials, the rezoning would protect existing uses & neighborhood context while allowing for continued vibrant mixed use corridors in certain key locations. |
- Sunset Park Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on September 30, 2009.
- Flatbush Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on July 29, 2009.
- DUMBO Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on July 29, 2009.
- Greenpoint-Williamsburg Contextual
Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on July 29, 2009.
- Coney Island Comprehensive Rezoning
Plan
Adopted by the City Council on July 29, 2009.
- Canarsie Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on June 30, 2009.
- East Windsor Terrace / Stable Brooklyn Rezoning
Adopted by the City Council on March 11, 2009.
* Most recently approved proposals are described as originally proposed by the Department of City Planning. Any modifications of the proposals by the City Planning Commission or the City Council are summarized under Public Review, where viewers may link to the CPC report and, in some instances, to the final enacted zoning text.
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| Earlier Rezonings**: |
- Carroll Gardens Narrow Street/Wide Street Zoning Text Amendment
Adopted by the City Council on July 23, 2008.
- Grand Street
Adopted by the City Council on March 26, 2008.
- Bedford/Stuyvesant South
Adopted by the City Council on October 29, 2007.
- Fort Greene / Clinton Hill
Adopted by the City Council on July 25, 2007.
- Dyker Heights/Ft. Hamilton
Adopted by the City Council on July 25, 2007.
- Midwood
Adopted by the City Council on April 5, 2006.
- Homecrest
Adopted by the City Council on February 15, 2006.
- Sheepshead Bay
Adopted by the City Council on February 15, 2006.
- South Park Slope
Adopted by the City Council on November 16, 2005.
- Bensonhurst
Adopted by the City Council on June 23, 2005.
- Greenpoint-Williamsburg Land Use and Waterfront Plan
Adopted by the City Council on May 11, 2005.
- Special Bay Ridge District
Adopted by the City Council on March 23, 2005.
- Downtown Brooklyn
Adopted by the City Council on June 28, 2004.
- Bridge Plaza
Adopted by the City Council on August 19, 2003.
- Park Slope
Adopted by the City Council on April 30, 2003.
- Special Downtown Brooklyn District
Adopted by the City Council on July 26, 2001
** The Earlier Rezonings are no longer being updated. They are presented for reference purposes. |
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- Brighton Beach Rezoning:
Withdrawn on June 11, 2009.
*** For a description of the withdrawn proposal, please click on the appropriate link above |
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