Thursday, March 24, 2011

Zoning As We Use It Today In NYC


"Zoning has also become a sophisticated public-policy tool, helping to preserve iconic structures...supporting retail corridors...protecting topography...and opening up access to the waterfront across the city." 
Vin Cipolla 
President of The Municipal Art Society of New York
Over the past 50 years, since 1961 since New York City's second zoning resolution the City and zoning has changed a lot. More than 900 pages have been added, including 41 residential zoning districts, 85 commercial districts and 43 special districts. 
Check out Vin Cipolla's article in Crain's: "Revamp rezoning for city's new age"

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