New York City Council
Committee on Land Use
Feb 12, 2025
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12:00 PM
20 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes several land use items:
- The Arrow Linen rezoning in Brooklyn with increased affordability and reduced height
- The SPARC Kips Bay project for a new academic, healthcare, and life sciences campus
- Innovation East at 455 First Avenue for a life science building
- Landmark designation for the Jacob Day residence
- A mixed-use building rezoning in Councilman Paladino's district
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Salamanca opens Land Use Committee meeting and introduces agenda items
Council Member Rafael Salamanca, chair of the Land Use Committee, opens the meeting and introduces the agenda items for voting. He welcomes his colleagues and thanks subcommittee chairs for their …
0:00:20
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114 sec
Introduction and context for Arrow Linen rezoning
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif introduces herself and provides context for the Arrow Linen rezoning project in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. She expresses gratitude to constituents and community organizations for their …
0:02:17
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53 sec
Modifications to the Arrow Linen rezoning proposal
Council Member Hanif outlines the significant modifications made to the original Arrow Linen rezoning proposal, addressing key community concerns about affordability and building height. - Original proposal: R7-1 development with …
0:03:10
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52 sec
Community Benefits Agreement details
Council Member Hanif explains the various components of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) and additional commitments made by the developer for the Arrow Linen rezoning project. - Over half of …
0:04:03
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83 sec
Height reduction and zoning changes
Council Member Hanif details the modifications made to address community concerns about building height and zoning in the Arrow Linen rezoning project. - Reduction in building height from 13 to …
0:05:26
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52 sec
Affordable housing crisis and project benefits
Council Member Hanif contextualizes the Arrow Linen rezoning project within the broader affordable housing crisis in New York City and specifically in Windsor Terrace. - Highlights the shortage of affordable …
0:06:19
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49 sec
Support for the modified project
Council Member Hanif highlights the broad support for the modified Arrow Linen rezoning project and contrasts it with the potential alternative scenario. - Lists supporters including Speaker Adams, Chair Salamanca, …
0:07:08
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28 sec
Closing remarks and call for approval
Council Member Hanif concludes her speech with final remarks on the significance of the Arrow Linen rezoning project and urges her colleagues to approve it. - Positions the project as …
0:07:37
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15 sec
Council Member Keith Powers presents the SPARK Kips Bay project
Council Member Keith Powers presents the Science Park And Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay project, highlighting its significant benefits for his district and the entire city. He emphasizes the project's …
0:08:35
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4 min
Council Member Rivera's remarks on Innovation East and Jacob Day residence landmark designation
Council Member Carlina Rivera expresses support for two items in her district: the Innovation East project at 455 First Avenue in Kips Bay and the landmark designation of the Jacob …
0:13:28
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3 min
Council Member Crystal Hudson explains her vote on land use items
Council Member Crystal Hudson commends Council Member Hanif for addressing community concerns about affordability and height in a land use project. She highlights the achievement of 40 affordable units, which …
0:18:39
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25 sec
Vote outcome on land use items
The committee clerk, Matthew DiStefano, announced the results of the vote on the land use items discussed during the meeting. - Yeas: 9 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 All …
0:20:23
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12 sec