There will be Blood: an Update
New York Blood Center project approved by City Council, in spite of local council member’s opposition.
Permanent Open Restaurants Program
On the heels of the recent City Planning Commission approval, many may be wondering how the Permanent Open Restaurants Program will reshape our streets, how it will be regulated, and how soon it will go into effect.
There will be Blood
New York Blood Center got through one of City Council’s toughest hurdles despite the local council member’s opposition; does this victory signal the end of member deference?
What’s New, SoHo/NoHo?
On Tuesday November 9, 2021 the SoHo/NoHo Rezoning will face one of the last ULURP hurdles: a public hearing by the City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee. A lot of New Yorkers have strong opinions about the Rezoning, but before we get into the controversy, it is critical to understand the current zoning regulations, how they came to be, and what exactly would change under the Rezoning.
ULURP, Explained
In a nutshell, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) is the public review process, established by the New York City Charter, that certain land use actions are required to undergo. The process is dictated by a strict timeline, and involves the review and advisory recommendations of the local Community Board and Borough President, followed by the review and approval (or disapproval) of the City Planning Commission (CPC), the City Council, and finally, the Mayor.