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NEW YORK \u2013 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) director and City Planning Commission (CPC) chair Dan Garodnick have celebrated the CPC\u2019s vote in favor of the \u201cCity of Yes for economic opportunity,\u201d a set of citywide zoning changes that will further fuel New York city\u2019s economic recovery and pave the way for a more inclusive future.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 18 proposed, together, changes will help businesses find space and grow, support entrepreneurs and freelancers, boost growing industries, and enable more vibrant streetscapes and commercial corridors.<\/p>\n City of Yes for economic opportunity is the second of the Adams administration\u2019s three \u201ccity of yes\u201d initiatives \u2014 the first being \u201cCity of Yes for carbon neutrality,\u201d and the third being \u201cCity of yes for housing opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTo continue driving New York City\u2019s economic recovery forward, we must look to the future and not be bound by the past,\u201d said Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n \u201cSo many of our old zoning rules simply made no sense, but \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity\u2019 will deliver long-overdue, sensible zoning changes that will unlock family-sustaining jobs for our neighbors, inclusive growth in our communities, and a vibrant future for our city.<\/p>\n New York City isn\u2019t coming back \u2014 we are back, and \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity\u2019 will help take us to new heights,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cToday’s city planning commission vote in favor of \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity\u2019 is an important step towards creating a more dynamic and prosperous future for New York City,\u201d said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer.<\/p>\n \u201cThe zoning of 1961 is not serving the needs of 2024, and replacing outdated regulations with clear and sensible rules will help boost small businesses, growing industries, and commercial corridors. We look forward to working with our partners in the City Council to advance this important proposal and help sustain our economic recovery into the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNew York City\u2019s entrepreneurs, small businesses, and commercial corridors have been held back for too long by outdated zoning rules,\u201d said CPC chair and DCP Director Garodnick.<\/p>\n \u201cWith \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity,\u2019 we\u2019re bringing these rules into the 21st century so they reflect how people and businesses work today. Thanks to today\u2019s vote by the city planning commission, we\u2019re one step closer towards setting New York City\u2019s economy on a more vibrant and prosperous path.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are\u202fproud to support the \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity\u2019\u202fby redesigning our streets to not only support critical housing needs, but also small businesses with elements like outdoor dining, open streets, new plazas, and bike and bus lanes \u2014 all of which have shown to help businesses thrive,\u201d said New York city department of transportation commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we build welcoming streets that people want to visit, spend time on, and shop through, everybody wins.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs the agency charged with enforcing the city\u2019s zoning resolution, we are glad to see the city planning commission agrees that the status quo can be overhauled to support small businesses without negatively impacting the quality of life for New Yorkers,\u201d said New York city department of buildings commissioner Jimmy Oddo.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018City of yes for economic opportunity\u2019 greatly enhances this administration\u2019s ability to ensure all New Yorkers have multiple ways to access healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food,\u201d said Mayor’s Office of Food policy executive director Kate MacKenzie.<\/p>\n \u201cThese zoning changes will open opportunity for many food businesses to operate in commercial corridors and update rules to enable current businesses to thrive. \u2018city of yes\u2019 will result in a stronger food system that\u2019s sustainable now and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCPC\u2019s approval of the \u2018city of yes for economic opportunity\u2019 is a win for New York city-based urban agriculture and food entrepreneurs,\u201d said Mayor\u2019s Office of Urban Agriculture executive director Qiana Mickie.<\/p>\n \u201cThese zoning changes will open pathways for small-scale producers and clean manufacturers who process value-added food products in commercial districts. 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