AAMUP Community Rezoning
CB8 and our two local city council representatives have been going through the process of reviewing zoning along the length of Atlantic Avenue and neighboring streets. This re- zoning will have an impact on us all for years to come.
The AAMUP proposal has some overlapping resolutions with the Mayor’s City of Yes proposal with a modified version passed by the City Council on December 5th, 2024. To learn more about City of Yes click here.
AAMUP is being coordinated by the Department of City Planning with the full plans available here and a historical overview available here:
This plan is an integration from a working document put together by City Council Crystal Hudson available here:
A steering group of residents in collaboration with City Council Crystal Hudson had also put together a Points of Agreement (POA) document to further guide changes to the community. The POA, currently a working draft, may be viewed here:
Attending CB8 Sub Committee Meetings
UNPCH volunteers have been actively engaged in some of the community events, attending various outreach events and CB8 sub committee meetings to learn and participate in the conversations being had:
Executive Subcommittee on Transportation (EST) Meetings:
The group has participated in the November 26th, 2024 Environmental Sanitation and Transportation (EST) sub committee which began to discuss the AAMUP proposals that pertain to CB8’s geographic area.
A recording of this segment of the meeting can be viewed here:
The meeting continued the following Tuesday (12/3/24) virtually to further discuss the AAMUP proposals being put in front of CB8. A recording of the meeting is available for viewing here:
Land Use Sub Committee Meeting
Volunteer members attended CB8’s Land Use sub committee meeting on December 5th, 2024 where AAMUP was discussed. The full meeting is available for viewing here:
CB8 AAMUP Voting
On December 12th, 2024 during the general CB8 Meeting, each sub committee had reported back to the executive board on their respective recommendations. The community had an opportunity to weight in and further develop the AAMUP Resolution which was voted on and approved that evening.
Borough President Public Meeting
On Wednesday January 15th at 6PM, Borough President Reynoso held a public meeting to discuss AAMUP along with Coney Island and Empire Blvd rezoning plans.
The meeting was held at Borough Hall Courtroom, 209 Joralemon Street. A recording of the meeting is available here:
What’s Next?
On February 5th at 10am, NYC City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing. The meeting will be held at Hearing Room, Lower Concourse 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
Details on how to testify by videoconference or by calling from any phone will be posted on nyc.gov/engage one hour in advance of the meeting. If you do not wish to testify but would like to watch the meeting via livestream, please visit bit.ly/NYCPlanningStream.
The city council is also planned on holding additional meetings as final decisions are made. Dates and times have not yet been announced.
Take the time to read over these proposals and make your voice heard! These proposals will not only impact the zoning and density of the neighborhood. They will also impact street design, usage, and transportation.