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Brooklyn
Projects, Studies and Proposals
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Carroll Gardens/Columbia Street Rezoning:
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. |
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Sunset Park Rezoning:
The Department of City Planning proposes zoning map and text amendments for an approximately 128 block area in the Susnet Park neighborhood within Community District 7 in Brooklyn to preserve neighborhood character and scale with height limits throughout the area and to create opportunities and incentives for affordable housing. |
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Flatbush Rezoning:
The Department of City Planning proposes zoning map and text amendments for an approximately 180 block area in the Flatbush neighborhood within Community District 14 in Brooklyn to preserve neighborhood character and scale and to create opportunities and incentives for affordable housing. Lower-density and contextual zoning districts with height limits are proposed to preserve existing detached, rowhouse, and apartment building areas. |
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DUMBO Rezoning:
The Department of City Planning proposes zoning changes for a 12-block area east of the Manhattan Bridge in the DUMBO neighborhood of Community District 2, Brooklyn. The proposal would map Mixed-Use zoning districts that would better reflect the dynamic mix of uses and built character found in the DUMBO neighborhood while allowing for conversion of existing loft buildings and new construction at densities consistent with the surrounding context. For the first time in DUMBO, the proposal would apply the provisions of the citywide Inclusionary Housing program to incentivize the creation of affordable housing in conjunction with new construction. |
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Greenpoint-Williamsburg Contextual
Rezoning:
The Department of City Planning proposes zoning map and text amendments for an approximately 175 block area in the Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods within Community District 1 in Brooklyn to preserve neighborhood character and scale and to create opportunities and incentives for affordable housing. |
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Coney Island Comprehensive Rezoning
Plan:
The Department of City Planning, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), has developed a comprehensive plan that will establish a framework for the revitalization of the Coney Island amusement area and the surrounding blocks.
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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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Canarsie Rezoning: Adopted 6/30/09
The Department of City Planning (DCP) is proposing lower density and contextual zoning map changes for 250 blocks in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Canarsie, Community District 18. The result of a larger (300 block) study, the rezoning would protect existing uses, building types & neighborhood context, while allowing limited opportunities for mixed use development on existing commercial corridors. These fine-grained zoning changes, together with the mapping and maintaining of existing R4 and R5 districts where appropriate, would preserve and reflect Canarsie’s neighborhood character. |
* 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**: |
- 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 August 12, 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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