Mayor Adams' 'City of Yes' Housing Plan Clears Key Hurdle

The NYC Planning Commission approved the zoning overhaul, but it faces significant opposition in the City Council amid a federal probe into City Hall.

• The 'City of Yes' plan aims to increase housing supply and affordability by relaxing zoning restrictions and eliminating parking mandates.
• The City Planning Commission approved the proposal with a 10-3 vote, moving it to the City Council for final approval.
• Opposition centers on concerns about infrastructure strain, neighborhood character, and the elimination of parking requirements.
• The plan faces additional scrutiny due to a federal corruption probe involving Mayor Adams' administration, leading to high-level resignations.
• The proposal includes incentives for developers to build affordable housing and convert commercial spaces into residential units.

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