Gowanus Canal Corridor Framework - Department of City Planning

Background
In response to requests from the local community to establish a dialogue on land use issues in the Gowanus Canal area, the Department began working with the community in 2007 to develop a framework to guide future land use changes. Read more on the Department's outreach efforts

The framework identified shared goals and priorities such as permitting a mix of uses and providing public access at the edge of the Gowanus Canal, as well as urban design guidelines for density and building height. Read more about the Gowanus Canal Corridor Framework.

View a map of the Gowanus Canal Corridor Study Area.

The framework initially considered close to 60 blocks zoned for manufacturing along the Gowanus Canal. Analysis of existing land use and business activity revealed that the majority of these blocks include a mix of active industrial, manufacturing, commercial and arts-related uses. In subareas C and E, and the portion of subarea D east of Hoyt Street on

the study subarea map, maintenance of the current manufacturing zoning is appropriate to support the continuation of these uses. Other areas including approximately 25 blocks in subareas A and B are characterized by lower levels of industrial and commercial activity, higher levels of vacancy and underutilization, and existing pockets of residential uses. The Department proposes rezoning these areas to permit a mix of uses, including residential, commercial, retail, light industrial, community facility and artist spaces.

Manifacturing and industrial uses on Second Ave

Manufacturing and industrial uses on Second Ave

Mix of residential and commercial uses on Third Ave

Overview | Land Use Framework | Draft Zoning Proposal | Public Outreach

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