NEWYORK: New York city Mayor Eric Adams and New York city Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick announced the start of the public review process for the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, a visionary proposal to foster vibrant, 24/7 mixed-use neighborhoods across 42 blocks of Midtown South.
The proposal would deliver an estimated 9,700 new homes — including up to 2,900 permanently income-restricted affordable homes — by updating zoning to allow a mix of commercial, manufacturing, and residential uses in areas where housing is largely not allowed today.
Thanks, the passage of his historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” and Mayor Adams’ successful advocacy in Albany to lift the “floor-to-area-ratio” (FAR) cap, the plan marks the first time that new high-density residential zoning districts will be used in New York City. New housing will be paired with public realm improvements and additional investments to create a thriving neighborhood with affordable housing, good jobs, and open space.
MSMX is a component of the “Manhattan Plan,” first announced in Mayor Adams’ fourth State of the City address.
The “Manhattan Plan” will include the Adams administration’s Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, public sites, and more to unlock opportunities to create 100,000 new homes in the borough, bringing the total number of homes in Manhattan to 1 million over the next decade.
“In New York City, the old saying is still true: if you build it, they will come. In Midtown South, we are building the neighborhoods of tomorrow with vibrant 24/7 space, affordable housing, and inclusive, dynamic public realm opportunities,” said Mayor Adams.
“But, we are not stopping there. Our ambitious ‘Manhattan Plan’ is an opportunity to go even bigger and bolder across the entire borough. From securing historic housing wins in Albany to passing the landmark of ‘City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,’ our administration has the tools needed to build our city forward. Together, we can transform neighborhoods for the better, make our entire city more affordable, and create the best place to raise a family on the globe.”
“We envision for Midtown South a vibrant and dynamic, 24-7 neighborhood with a strong commercial core right alongside brand-new homes for New Yorkers, and we need to change our outdated zoning rules to make it all happen,” said DCP Director and CPC Chair Garodnick.
“We developed this plan in partnership with elected officials and community members and we hope they will continue to make their voices heard as public review now gets underway.”
“Today marks an important step forward for a plan that could help create badly needed housing and reinvigorate some of Manhattan’s core,” said Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
“I’m excited to see a proposal that will guarantee new affordable housing production and spur public realm improvements while encouraging a more 24/7, mixed-use neighborhood. The public review process will be important for balancing our desperate housing need with public realm improvements and support for local businesses, and I encourage New Yorkers to share their thoughts and help shape the future of Midtown South.”
“It’s time to envision a new future for Midtown,” said New York City Councilmember Keith Powers.
“The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan is the next step in realizing the dream of a neighborhood designed for everyone. This plan will unlock badly needed housing in an area that historically hasn’t allowed it, transforming Midtown into a vibrant live-work neighborhood humming with activity. I look forward to proceeding through the public review process with this innovative plan for Midtown’s future.”
