Planning Commission to recommend approval of Industry City rezoning
The City Planning Commission said Wednesday it will recommend approval of the Industry City rezoning proposal despite the objections of Councilmember Carlos Menchaca.
“By agreeing to update regulations that were put in place decades ago, city government will send a strong message that New York is ready to turn the corner and begin its recovery from the worst crisis it has ever faced,” said Industry City CEO Andrew Kimball. “After considering the facts, including that the proposal will lead to the creation of 20,000 good-paying jobs and generate $100 million in annual tax revenue, the City Planning Commission has now recommended that the plan be approved. We will continue to make the case for this proposal and look forward to working with the City Council and other community stakeholders as the approval process enters its final phase.”
During an interview on NY1’s “Inside City Hall,” Kimball talked about contacting elected officials outside the district for support, including Council Speaker Corey Johnson.