On December 5, the City Council approved City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, a proposal to address NYC’s housing crisis by updating zoning rules to build a little more housing in every neighborhood. The approved plan will create 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years. Read more here.

On August 15, the City Council approved the Bronx Metro-North Station Area plan, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complement new Metro-North stations with thousands of new homes and jobs, as well as improved infrastructure and amenities. Learn more about the plan here.

Public review has begun for the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan, which would bring thousands of new homes, including income-restricted homes, new jobs, enhanced infrastructure, and safer streets to Atlantic Avenue and surrounding blocks in Central Brooklyn. Learn more here.

On June 6, the City Council adopted City of Yes for Economic Opportunity, NYC's proposal for updating outdated zoning rules to boost small businesses, support growing industries, and create more vibrant commercial corridors. Read more here.

Our new Principles of Good Urban Design Guidebook helps New Yorkers from all walks of life participate in shaping their neighborhoods and city. The Guidebook provides a shared language and set of values that people can use to advocate for improvements to NYC’s look and feel.