Long Island City is on the brink of a major transformation with the certification of the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, aiming to rezone an area for 14,700 new housing units and 14,400 jobs. This initiative is one of the most significant land-use changes since the early 2000s, reflecting two years of community engagement. The plan fosters a mix of commercial and residential development, building on past successes in attracting foot traffic and fostering a vibrant local economy. Overall, the plan signifies Long Island City’s evolving landscape and rapid growth.
"Long Island City was traditionally a commercial and manufacturing neighborhood. The rezoning that started really in the early 2000s allowed for more mixed use, which brought in more foot traffic, more retail..."
"We always say we're the fastest-growing city in New York City, which is true if you look at the numbers by population and by jobs. And the reason for that is really because of the land use changes..."
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