CactusBoyScout OP t1_izjjy62 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Reply to comment by fernst in “Adams Plan Would Relax Rules for Developers Amid N.Y.C. Housing Crisis” The mayor proposed reducing requirements that he said slow the construction of new homes as the city contends with a housing crisis. by CactusBoyScout

Yes but my understanding is that that project only went before the council because it involved rezoning.

It probably seems like I’m splitting hairs here but just wanted to explain that you can build without council approval if it meets existing zoning.

The reason so many of these projects involve the council is because they’re in former industrial/commercial areas and the developers are asking for permission to change that zoning to residential.

fernst t1_izjkxdz wrote on December 9, 2022 at 4:11 PM

I see. In my mind, the only limitation for industrial/commercial -> Residential rezoning should be an environmental assessment. This is so we can ensure ensure soil is safe to build on and that the proximity of other industrial/commercial activity will not harm residents of the new development.

And just to clarify, I'm not saying you are wrong or think you are splitting hairs. It simply pisses my off to no end that some local politician gets to grandstand and block development if they don't get kickbacks or a huge stroke to their egos.