{"id":37827,"date":"2025-08-14T12:37:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=37827"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:37:44","slug":"mayor-adams-celebrates-city-planning-commissions-approval-of-jamaica-neighborhood-plan-to-create-12000-new-homes-7000-new-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/37827","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams celebrates city planning commission\u2019s approval of Jamaica neighborhood plan to create 12,000 new homes, 7,000 new jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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 today celebrated the CPC\u2019s vote in favor of the Jamaica Neighborhood plan, a bold vision to bring thousands of homes and jobs as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure and other investments to Jamaica, Queens.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The transformative plan would update the area\u2019s zoning code to create over 12,000 new homes across 230 blocks of this transit-accessible neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>By mapping Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) in the neighborhood at scale for the first time and requiring new developments to include affordable housing, the plan will ensure that approximately 4,000 of the new homes are permanently affordable, creating the largest MIH area in the city to date.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, by creating more commercial and industrial space, the plan will unlock new economic opportunities for residents and businesses and generate 7,000 new permanent jobs. In addition to updating the neighborhood\u2019s zoning, the proposal also includes strategic investments to support the community\u2019s growth, including over $300 million for sewer improvements.<\/p>\n<p>As the planning process advances, the city will continue to consider further investments in transit access, open space, job training, and cultural institutions with key stakeholders. Along with four additional neighborhood plans and :City of Yes for Housing Opportunity\u201c, the first citywide rezoning in 60 years \u2014 the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan is a key part of the\u00a0Adams administration\u2019s work to create, preserve, or plan over 4,26,000 homes for New Yorkers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith its rich diversity of culture, cuisine, music, and more, Jamaica represents so much of what makes our city great. Unfortunately, the neighborhood\u2019s outdated zoning code is not one of them. For decades, Jamaica\u2019s zoning has curtailed new housing and limited new businesses; it\u2019s made it harder for working-class families to work and stay in the area. But our Jamaica Neighborhood Plan will help change that,\u201d said<strong>\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith this ambitious vision, we\u2019ll bring thousands of new homes and jobs to Jamaica and make sure that working-class families can live in the city they love. Whether it\u2019s crafting neighborhood plans like this one, passing the most pro-housing zoning reform in city history, or shattering affordable housing records year after year after year, we are proud to be the most pro-housing administration in city history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Jamaica\u2019s central location and incredible access to jobs and transit, it is time for us to support the local community with affordable homes, jobs, and hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure investments,\u201d said\u00a0DCP Director and CPC Chair Garodnick.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith today\u2019s vote, Jamaica is one step closer\u00a0to a more affordable\u00a0and prosperous future. Thanks to the City Planning Commissioners for their overwhelming support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The City Planning Commission\u2019s approval of the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan marks a major step forward in revitalizing Jamaica after decades of disinvestment,\u201d said\u00a0Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.\u00a0\u201cAs the fourth-busiest transit hub in the nation, this approval paves the way for much-needed transit-oriented development, affordable housing, and much-needed investment in our community. I commend the Adams administration and the City Planning Commission for paving the way for a brighter future for Southeast Queens residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City Planning Commission\u2019s vote marks an important milestone for the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan and one of the most significant investments in Southeast Queens in decades. With the potential for thousands of new homes, including permanently affordable units, new jobs, and critical infrastructure upgrades, this plan must deliver on its promise in a way that reflects the priorities of the people who call Jamaica home,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Councilmember Nantasha Williams. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019ve called for a local oversight task force of residents, business owners, and community leaders to keep this process transparent and accountable, and to make certain that commitments made are kept and realized. As the proposal comes before the City Council, I will continue fighting to ensure it centers our residents, strengthens our small businesses, and builds a Jamaica where current and future generations can live, work, and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Jamaica Neighborhood Plan is a bold and forward-looking blueprint that will create thousands of new homes \u2014 including much-needed affordable housing \u2014 while also providing opportunities for local businesses and good jobs for residents of southeast Queens,\u201d said\u00a0Thomas J. Grech, president and CEO, Queens Chamber of Commerce. \u201cWith strategic investments in infrastructure, transit, and open space, Jamaica is poised to thrive for generations to come. We are proud to stand with our community in celebrating this historic milestone. We applaud the Planning Commission, Mayor Adams, and all the local stakeholders for their dedication to making this plan a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen Jamaica was rezoned in 2007, the public and private sector investment in the area over the following years was more than $2 billion. The 2025 rezoning has the potential to exceed that and make Jamaica a destination for businesses and visitors, while bolstering neighborhood pride among existing residents,\u201d said\u00a0Justin Rodgers, president &amp; CEO, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Jamaica Neighborhood Plan will ensure the area remains a home for working-class residents, expanded job opportunities, much-needed infrastructure improvements, new green spaces, and enhancements to the public realm. We appreciate the Adams Administration, the Department of City Planning, Borough President Richards, and Councilmember Williams for their commitment to Jamaica.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 today celebrated the CPC\u2019s vote in favor of the Jamaica Neighborhood plan, a bold vision to bring thousands of homes and jobs as well as hundreds of millions of dollars [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":27987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1469,31,1378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york","category-news","category-us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37827"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37828,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37827\/revisions\/37828"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}