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125th Street Corridor Rezoning and Special District125th Street Corridor Rezoning and Special District
October 1, 2007CERTIFICATION PRESENTATION
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125th Street
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
REZONING AREA
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To sustain and enhance the ongoing revitalization of125th Street as a unique Manhattan Main Street
To provide a balanced rezoning that:Creates incentives for new mixed-use developmentPreserves the scale and character of areas with a strong built context
To support 125th Street’s role as a premier arts, culture and entertainment destination and regional business district
REZONING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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2004OpportunitiesStreetscape
2005ZoningTransportationSmall Business
2006Preliminary Zoning FrameworkArts, Culture & Entertainment StrategySummary of Proposed Strategies
ADVISORYCOMMITTEE: ULURP Partners:
CB 9CB 10CB 11City Council MembersManhattan Borough President
Organizations:125th St. BIDCommunityCultural/ArtsDevelopment & CommerceEnvironment/HealthLocal BusinessesUMEZ
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Elected Officials
City and State Agencies
PUBLIC OUTREACH
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Arts, Culture & Entertainment
TransportationCharacter & Identity
• Increase visitors
• Encourage a diverse mix of businesses, including arts activities
• Generate career opportunities for Harlem residents
• Maintain unique character of the street
• Increase mixed-use density in areas that can accommodate it
• Encourage uses that will keep the street active through out the day and evening
WHAT HAVE WE HEARD?
• Improve pedestrian, mass transit and transportation conditions
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Sustain the ongoing revitalization of 125th Street as a unique Manhattan Main Street, enhance its regional
business district character and reinforce the street’s premier arts, culture, and entertainment destination identity.
Building on 125th Street’s historic legacy,
The proposed strategies seek to:
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Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
Fifth
Ave
125th Street
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
LAND USEPrimary Land Use
Broa
dway
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2 3A CB D 54 61
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
Park
Ave
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Broa
dway
Lexin
gton
Ave
MetroNorth
5 min walkM60
BX15
M100
M101
125th Street
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Commercial Facilities
Community Institutions
Residential Buildings
Hotel Theresa 125th St between Lenox Ave/Malcolm X Blvd and Fifth Ave 125th St and Madison Ave
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
BUILT CONTEXT
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Brownstones on 124th and 126th
Streets
Mount Morris Historic District
126th St
124th St
Marcus Garvey Park
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
Fifth
Ave
Madi
son
Ave
124th St between Fifth and Madison Ave
Fifth Ave between 125th and 124th St
126th St between Fifth Ave and Madison Ave Pa
rk A
ve
Adam
Clay
ton
Powe
ll Blvd
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
124TH AND 126TH STREETS
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Single-story retail
Vacant upper floors
Limited nighttime activity
South side of 125th Street near Lenox Ave/Malcolm X Blvd125th St between Madison Ave and Park Ave125th St between F. D. Blvd and A. C. P. Blvd
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
CHALLENGES
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CHANGES TO ZONING OVERVIEW
Changes to zoning that support the goals of the vision
Establish Special DistrictCreate incentives for new development Promote affordable housingProtect existing scale and character
Support the creation of a premier arts, culture and entertainment destination
Sustain and enhance the revitalization of 125th Street as a unique Manhattan Main Street
Strategies:
Strategies:
Strengthen critical mass of venuesFoster complementary usesImprove the pedestrian experienceSupport 125th Street special character
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Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
125th Street
High Density Lower Density
EXISTING ZONING
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125th Street
PROPOSED ZONING OVERVIEW
Special 125th Street District
Tailored controls to respond to the corridor specific conditions on:
Building FormDensityUses
126th St
124th St
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/ Malc
olm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
C4-4DC4-4D
C4-7C6-3
C6-3
C4-7C4-4D 125th Street
Changes to zoning that create incentivesfor new mixed-use development:
C6-3 DISTRICTSC4-7 DISTRICTSC4-4D DISTRICTS
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Inclusionary HousingBonus Available
PROPOSED ZONING OVERVIEW
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/ Malc
olm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Seco
nd A
ve
R6A
R6AC4-4A
C4-4A
R7A
R6A
125th Street
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
C4-4A
Changes to zoning that protect the existing scaleand character of predominately residential areas:
R7A DISTRICTS
R6A DISTRICTSC4-4A DISTRICTS
PROPOSED ZONING OVERVIEW
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/ Malc
olm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
PROPOSED ZONING OVERVIEW
C4-4DC4-4D
C4-4AC4-7
C6-3
R6A
R6AC4-4A
C6-3
C4-7C4-4D
C4-4A
R7-2
R7A
R6A
125th Street
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Proposed zoning
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
125th Street
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Changes to zoning that create incentivesfor new mixed-use development:
C6-3 DISTRICTSC4-7 DISTRICTSC4-4D DISTRICTS
C4-4DC4-4D
C4-7
C6-3
C6-3
C4-7 C4-4D
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
125th Street
C6-3 DISTRICTS
C6-3
C6-3
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INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
125th Street
60’_85’_
streetwall
max. height
125th Streetview looking south-east
160’_
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
C6-3 DISTRICTS
C6-3
C6-3
HotelTheresa
COMMERCIALmax FAR: 6.0
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 6.0
ALLOWED DENSITY:
RESIDENTIALbase FAR: 6.0I.H. bonus: 2.0max FAR: 8.0
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INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
125th Street
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
C4-7 DISTRICTS
C4-7
C4-7
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INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
125th Street
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
C4-7 DISTRICTS
C4-7
C4-7
_290’max. heightas-of-right today,no height limit:
with proposedheight limit:
_350’ orhigher
125th Street 125th Street
_85’_60’
streetwall
RESIDENTIALbase FAR: 9.0I.H. bonus: 3.0max FAR: 12.0
COMMERCIALmax FAR: 10.0
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 10.0
ALLOWED DENSITY:
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Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
125th Street
C4-4D DISTRICTS
C4-4DC4-4D C4-4D
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Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
INCENTIVIZE NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
125th Street
C4-4D DISTRICTS
C4-4DC4-4D C4-4D
120’_
_60’
_85’streetwall
max. height
124th Street view looking north-east
RESIDENTIALbase FAR: 5.4I.H. bonus: 1.8max FAR: 7.2
COMMERCIALmax FAR: 5.4
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 6.0
ALLOWED DENSITY:
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125th Street
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Seco
nd A
ve
PROTECT EXISTING SCALE AND CHARACTER
125th Street
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Changes to zoning that protect the existing scaleand character of predominately residential areas:
R7A DISTRICTS
R6A DISTRICTSC4-4A DISTRICTS
R6AC4-4A R6A
R6A
C4-4A
R7A
C4-4A
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125th Street125th Street
PROTECT EXISTING SCALE AND CHARACTER
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Seco
nd A
ve
R7A, C4-4A DISTRICTS
C4-4A
C4-4A
R7A
C4-4A
C4-4A
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65’_40’_
streetwall
max. height 80’_
125th Street125th Street
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
PROTECT EXISTING SCALE AND CHARACTER
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Seco
nd A
ve
R7A, C4-4A DISTRICTS
C4-4A
C4-4A
R7A/C2-4
C4-4A
C4-4A
RESIDENTIALmax FAR: 4.0
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 4.0
ALLOWED DENSITY:
COMMERCIALC4-4A: 4.0R7A/C2-4overlay: 2.0
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
125th Street
PROTECT EXISTING SCALE AND CHARACTER
R6A DISTRICTS
R6A
R6A
R6A
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Seco
nd A
ve
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
125th Street
PROTECT EXISTING SCALE AND CHARACTER
R6A DISTRICTS
R6A
R6A
R6A
60’_
40’_streetwall
max. height 70’_RESIDENTIALmax FAR: 3.0
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 3.0
ALLOWED DENSITY:
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125th Street
EXTEND COMMERCIAL OVERLAY
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Seco
nd A
ve
R7-2
RESIDENTIALmax FAR: 3.44
COMMERCIALmax FAR: 2.0
COMMUNITY FACILITYmax FAR: 6.5
ALLOWED DENSITY:
WITH COMMERCIAL OVERLAY:
HIGHERLOWERRESIDENTIAL DENSITY
R7-2 DISTRICTwith C2-4 commercial overlay
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CHANGES TO ZONING
Changes to zoning that support the goals of the vision
Establish Special DistrictCreate incentives for new development Promote affordable housingProtect existing scale and character
Support the creation of a premier arts, culture and entertainment destination
Sustain and enhance the revitalization of 125th Street as a unique Manhattan Main Street
Strengthen critical mass of venuesFoster complementary usesImprove the pedestrian experienceSupport 125th Street special character
Strategies:
Strategies:
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125th St
Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/Ma
lcolm
X B
lvd
A. C
. Pow
ell B
lvd
F. D
ougl
ass B
lvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Morn
ings
ide A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
125th St
STRENGHTEN CRITICAL MASS OF VENUES
ApolloStudioMuseum
Victoria
Loews/HarlemUSA
LenoxLoungeShowman’s
Mart125 ACP Plaza
NationalBlackTheater
Hip-Hop Cultural Center Vacant Lot
Sylvia’s
Mama FoundationTriple Candie
Aaron Davis Hall/Harlem Stage
Existing cluster of major venues
Opportunities to strengthen critical mass
Visitors move north & south of 125th
Core Subdistrict
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FOSTER COMPLEMENTARY USES
Foster uses that complement arts and cultural venues and extend visitor’s length of stay
CafesRestaurantsEntertainment
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entertainmentuse retail
FOSTER COMPLEMENTARY USES
Entertainment use requirement: For new developments of 60,000 sf or more require that 5 percent of their floor area be set asidefor qualifying entertainment-related uses
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Art galleriesArt studiosBookstoresDance studiosMuseumsMusic storesMusic studiosPerformance venuesRadio or television studiosRecord stores RestaurantsTheaters
FOSTER COMPLEMENTARY USES
Sample of qualifying entertainment-related uses:
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IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
Establish ground floor regulations that enhance the pedestrian realm and support the street’s vitality
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IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
Require retail and active uses to occupy the ground floor fronting on 125th Street
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IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
Transparency requirements for the ground floor fronting on 125th Street and mesh roll-down gates
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IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
Limit the ground floor frontage of banks and similar non-active uses
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5th Ave between 51st and 52nd St.
Escalator to 2ndfloor branch
IMPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE
Limit the ground floor frontage of banks and similar non-active uses
bankretail
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Establish sign regulations to allow for marquee signs that relate to the special character of the street
SUPPORT 125th STREET SPECIAL CHARACTER
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SUPPORT 125th STREET SPECIAL CHARACTER
Entertainment use requirement, ground floor bank restrictions and distinctive signage combined result
entertainmentuse bankretail
signage
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
No Action AlternativeNo Impact Alternative
Arts Bonus AlternativeC6-3 AlternativeC4-4D Alternative
Alternatives to the Proposed Action analyzed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS):
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Arts Bonus Alternative
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Provides a floor area bonus in exchange for the provision of visual or performing arts space within new development
Applicable within the C4-7, C6-3 and C4-4D districts through out the entire Special 125th Street District
Available for a limited range of non-for profit arts uses:Art galleriesHistorical exhibitsMuseumsTheatersPerformance venues
Seeks to achieve the same goals as the Proposed Action, while providing additional incentives for the creation of visual and performing arts spaces
Would help sustain and enhance the district’s identity as a premier arts destination
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DENSITY BONUS:4 sf of bonus for every1 sf of arts space provided
base density
Arts Bonus Alternative
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
VISUAL OR PERFORMINGARTS SPACE
Allowed increase in density within prescribed height limits:
In exchange for providing visual or performing arts space
5.447.25.4C4-4D
8686C6-3
1210129C4-7
Max.BaseMax.Base
Commercial FAR:Residential FAR:Zoning District:
Accessible to the public from 125th StreetWith regularly scheduled, open to the public presentationsLocated above ground
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/ Malc
olm
X B
lvd
Adam
Clay
ton
Powe
ll JrB
lvd
Fred
erick
Dou
glas
s Blvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
C6-3 Alternative
Analyzes a reduction in the maximum height and density allowed on the north side of 125th Street within the core of the corridor
Replaces C4-7 district with a C6-3 district
C6-3
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Fifth
Ave
Leno
x Ave
/ Malc
olm
X B
lvd
Adam
Clay
ton
Powe
ll JrB
lvd
Fred
erick
Dou
glas
s Blvd
Madi
son
Ave
Park
Ave
Broa
dway
Amst
erda
m A
ve
Lexin
gton
Ave
Seco
nd A
ve
Third
Ave
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
C4-4D Alternative
Analyzes an increase in the allowed density in proximity to the 125th Street Metro-North station, west of Park Avenue
Maps a C4-4D district instead of the C4-4A district
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Community Boards 9, 10and 11Review
City PlanningCommissionReview
City CouncilReview
October 1, 2007
CityCouncilVote
BoroughPresident/ BoroughBoardReview
EnvironmentalReview
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Estimated Rezoning ULURP Timeline (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure)
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