Changes to New York City zoning code will allow for the development of an estimated 82,000 new units of housing after a City Council vote Thursday.





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New York City Council votes to pass City of Yes affordable housing plan

The plan -- known as "City of Yes" -- was narrowly approved in a 31-20 vote after months of tense negotiations in City Hall as Hizzoner seeks to address the city's housing and affordability crisis.

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NYC Council passes Mayor Adams’ controversial ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

Thursday, the City Council exercised wisdom and vision as it overhauled an arcane, restrictive zoning code to allow more housing in neighborhoods all throughout New York. A few shrill voices are crying about neighborhood character being under assault — but the passage of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is in fact a profound affirmation of the character of the nation’s largest and most dynamic metropolis. This is not everything Gotham needs t…

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City of Yes zoning is a big win: NYC needs housing and Council vote helps get us there

Officials in New York City are close to approving zoning changes that could increase the amount of housing available. How will this impact housing availability and access?

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New York City has a housing shortage. Officials are trying to change that

The NYC Council is expected to move forward with the Adams Administration's City of Yes Housing plan on Thursday.

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'City Of Yes' Housing Plan Offically Approved By City Council - New York City, NY - "City of Yes" passed with 31 yes votes to 20 no votes.

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‘City Of Yes’ Housing Plan Offically Approved By City Council

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The City Council has approved Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes plan, which aims to tackle the housing crisis. The $5 billion plan will rezone New York City for the first time in six decades. It is estimated to create more than 80,000 new housing units over 15 years, according to […]

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The plan, which will update city zoning regulations, is set to create around 80,000 new housing units.

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City Council approves Mayor Adams' 'City of Yes' housing plan

The plan, which passed Thursday, marked a significant reduction in housing from what Mayor Eric Adams introduced in 2023.

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NYC Council passes ‘City of Yes’ housing plan, paving way for 82,000 new homes

The New York City Council approved the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment, along with the City for All.

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Council passes City of Yes to create 80K homes

Dec. 5, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller A compromise version of Mayor Eric Adams’ zoning overhaul aimed at easing the city’s dire housing crisis squeaked through the City Council on Thursday, clearing its final hurdle to become law. The mayor’s “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” plan, a suite of proposals that promises to allow for “a little more housing in every neighborhood,” passed the 51-member chamber by a slim 31-20 margin Dec. 5 vote. The c…

NYC Council passes ‘City of Yes’ housing plan, paving way for 82,000 new homes

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