Staten Island

The Staten Island/Bronx Special Districts Update is a comprehensive, collaborative effort to develop a standardized approach to natural resource protection and neighborhood development in certain environmentally sensitive areas of the Bronx and Staten Island.  The approach seeks to create a simpler approval process for homeowners, clear standards for the review of larger sites by the City Planning Commission, and a consistent ecological strategy across these neighborhoods. Learn more about the Staten Island/Bronx Special Districts Update.

Bay Street Corridor Neighborhood Planning Process is one of our neighborhood planning studies to work collaboratively with the community, other city agencies and various stakeholders in the Bay Street Corridor to develop comprehensive strategies and recommendations to foster affordable housing, capital investments, community resources and transportation improvements. Learn more about the Bay Street Corridor Neighborhood Planning Process.

Resilient Neighborhoods - East Shore Neighborhoods looks at developing a strategy to address long-term flood risks. The East Shore was selected for the study not only because it was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy, but also because of the area’s built character and land use challenges. Learn more about the Resilient Neighborhoods - East Shore Neighborhoods - Adopted 09/07/17

One of the priority recommendations from the East Shore Resilient Neighborhoods report is to modify the zoning rules in the New York State Buyout Areas of Oakwood Beach, Graham Beach, and Ocean Breeze. The proposed Special Coastal Risk District will limit density in these highly vulnerable areas, protect sensitive natural areas, and ensure that new development is consistent with open space and infrastructure plans. Learn more about the East Shore Buyout Areas Special Coastal Risk District Text Amendment and Rezoning.

West Brighton Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) looks at crafting a strategic plan for the West Brighton area with the goals of improving public access to waterfront and upland open space, supporting new and existing maritime industrial uses, expanding retail and community services and providing a safe, multi modal transportation network along Richmond Terrace. Learn more about the West Brighton Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA).