New York City Department of City Planning

In Washington DC, advocating an all out effort to ensure complete, accurate count of NYC, DCP Population Director Joseph Salvo warns that if a community isn't fully counted, it's as if they don't exist for purposes of political representation, programs & services. He told Crains about the challenges of counting NYC and what is required to get it right. http://www.crainsnewyork.com//underfunded-census-could-cos

Are you one of the 400,000 New Yorkers who live in the floodplain? The New York City Department of City Planning is working with coastal communities to ensure special zoning regulations make your neighborhood more resilient. Watch our video and share your ideas at nyc.gov/resilientneighborhoods!

Why is the #Census important and what's at stake for #Census2020? Political representation and funding for aging to youth programs are determined by the decennial initiative - with much preparation needed to make it successful. Does the Census Bureau have sufficient funding to test real-time methodologies that will ensure a complete and accurate count of residents from rural counties to major cities? NYC Chief Demographer Joe Salvo breaks down the issues for NPR. https://www.facebook.com/civics101pod/posts/1600199496709720

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TOMORROW July 18th: Join New York City Department of City Planning at a community workshop in the Rockaways. If you live in southern Queens, come out and learn how zoning changes can help make your home and neighborhood more resilient to flooding.

One year after #EastNewYork's rezoning, the city's director of New York City Department of City Planning says the city has made good on its community promises b...y investing in local parks, workforce development, and creating and preserving permanently affordable housing. NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Rafael L Espinal

Access to NYC 's fabulous waterfront was championed by a DCP planner, the late Bill Woods. http://waterfrontalliance.org///26/in-memoriam-bill-woods/

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, over 200 residents participated in the Bushwick Community Plan's Housing & Land Use Summit led by the Bushwick Steering Committee. Staff from DCP and HPD assisted the Steering Committee in discussing issues of housing affordability and zoning and land use with community residents. DCP staff developed unique urban design materials for participants to discuss various options for the neighborhood’s future. Thanks to everyone who attended! Want to learn more and sign up for updates? Visit http://on.nyc.gov/2ld37XQ. Bushwick Community Plan Council Member Antonio Reynoso Council Member Rafael L Espinal Jr.

Carl Weisbrod's colleagues in government and the New York civic community turned out to celebrate his achievements during the de Blasio administration and his career. Carl is moving on to new challenges, including chairing the Trust for Governors Island.

Welcome back Marisa Lago to NYC and to @NYCPlanning. Bienvenida de nuevo a la ciudad de Nueva York y el departamento de planificación http://eldiariony.com//la-clave-de-la-vitalidad-de-las-ci/

Urban Design is key to livability of NYC neighborhoods. First, we completed Zoning for Quality & Affordability, the most significant overhaul to the zoning resolution since 1961 to make it easier to build affordable housing and provide design flexibility for beloved traditional style buildings with amenities New Yorkers love. Tomorrow, we'll be on a panel to discuss our new Urban Design Principles and approach at @CenterForArch http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=10211