New York City officials are pushing for an update to zoning laws from 1961 to boost economic opportunity. The 'City of Yes' initiative aims to remove restrictions on small businesses, such as bans on dancing and home-based businesses. The proposal seeks to modernize zoning rules to encourage innovation and address the housing crisis.
.@NYCSpeakerAdams and I agree: our future depends us remaining an affordable place for working-class people. The #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity plan will help us build our way out of the housing crisis and make our city more affordable for all New Yorkers. https://t.co/GV0m5QrQpo
"New York City needs to be bold today — not tomorrow, not next year, but today. We need to build housing." Shams DaBaron on why it's so important our local leaders get on board with our #CityofYes plans so we can make real progress on our housing goals: https://t.co/hurooAPM9k
A privilege to return to @NYCCouncil to lay out our #CityofYes for Economic Opportunity proposal. Too many NYC zoning rules are stuck in the 1960s, stifling innovation & keeping storefronts vacant. People live & work differently today & our 20th C. rules need a 21st C. upgrade. https://t.co/WVWN2wKV5A
This morning the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held its public hearing on the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity. It is truly astounding to listen to the Department of City Planning put ribbons and bows on the City of Yes and gloss over a package… https://t.co/h2BLOH4FL1
We want to be a City of YES to economic opportunity! When we update our zoning laws from 1961, more small businesses will be able to open, expand and succeed. No more bans on dancing or running a business from your home. It's time to help every neighborhood and New Yorker! https://t.co/Nsr9kUlLmP