On September 25, the City Planning Commission approved City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, a proposal to tackle NYC’s housing crisis by making it easier to build a little more housing in every neighborhood. As a next step, the City Council will hold a hearing and vote before the end of the year. Learn more about the plan.

On June 26, the CPC voted to approve the Bronx Metro-North Station Area plan, which offers 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.

On June 6, the City Council adopted City of Yes for Economic Opportunity, NYC's proposal for updating outdated zoning rules to boost small businesses, support growing industries, and create more vibrant commercial corridors.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

On March 20, 2024, the City Planning Commission approved Green Fast Track – which will help NYC build housing more efficiently and with less red-tape. Green Fast Track will streamline environmental review for many climate-friendly small and medium sized residential buildings. Learn 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.