Mar. 22, 2024 By Athena Dawson Members from the mayor’s office brought the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan to life with an exhibit, at Queens Central Library on 89-11 Merrick Blvd. The plan, launched in 2023, is an onging economic development project to revitalize Jamaica. The project’s vision is to make downtown Jamaica a desirable place for new business owners, residents and investors. Today the exhibit, located in the library’s atrium, featured multiple infographics highlighting potential goals of the program. The program is an opportunity for residents to to interact with the Department of City Planning staff and make suggestions about the…
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Department of City Planning unveils Jamaica Neighborhood Plan draft zoning framework at York College summit
Feb. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry
Southeast Queens residents got their first look at the draft zoning framework for the much-anticipated Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, which was presented by the Department of City Planning (DCP) during a working group summit at York College on Saturday.
Weigh in on $70 Million investment in Downtown Jamaica, Open house scheduled Monday
Jan. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., in collaboration with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and other stakeholders, is hosting an open house in Jamaica Monday to provide the community with an opportunity to help shape the plans for a $70 million investment in downtown Jamaica. The open house,…
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Dept. of City Planning hosts first Jamaica Neighborhood Plan public meeting at York College
Sep. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry Southeast Queens residents and business owners will be able to learn more about the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, during the first public meeting for the community-driven initiative to create a long term vision for the neighborhood. The Department of City Planning (DCP) is hosting the open house and workshop at…
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Southeast Queens residents seek guidance from Met Council representatives during constituent services event
Jun. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry A day before she took city leaders on a walking tour of the downtown Jamaica business district to announce the launch of the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan to create new jobs and housing while improving the streetscape in the neighborhood, Councilwoman Nantasha Williams held a constituent services event at the…
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Mayor kicks-off ‘Jamaica Neighborhood Plan’ for new jobs, housing, streetscape improvements
May. 26, 2023 By Bill Parry Mayor Eric Adams and multiple city agencies on May 26 launched a new effort for a community-led planning process to create new jobs and housing and deliver streetscape improvements in Jamaica. Overseen by the Department of City Planning (DCP), the ambitious community-driven “Jamaica Neighborhood Plan” will explore opportunities to…
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