Planning & Development

We help foster the growth and enrichment of Manhattan by administering development and planning processes and resources.

Development Review

  • Respond to property inquiries.
  • Process zoning and subdivision applications.
  • Implement the Manhattan Development Code (MDC).

Learn more on the Development Review page.

Historic Preservation

  • Respond to property inquiries.
  • Process Historic Registry applications.
  • Manage historic preservation processes.

Learn more on the Historic Preservation page.

Plans, Studies & Policies

  • Conduct plans and studies.
  • Build collaboration for the implementation of plans.
  • Generate policy recommendations for consideration by the governing body.

Learn more on the Plans, Studies, & Policies page

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

  • CDBG Program management.
  • Identify and manage other community development funding opportunities.

Learn more on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program page.

Current Work

  1. Historic Preservation Plan
  2. Poyntz Avenue Corridor Plan
  3. East Manhattan Gateway Plan

The city-wide Historic Preservation Plan will review current and potential assets and artifacts, organizations, mechanisms, and procedures for maintaining a vibrant and engaging local history. See project website for more details.

Recent Work

  1. Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan
  2. Manhattan Development Code (MDC)

The Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan is a comprehensive development plan for the downtown Manhattan area. It will replace the Downtown Tomorrow Plan, which was adopted in 2000 and has been successfully completed for several years. The plan is expected to be adopted in 2024.

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