Speaker Adrienne Adams with DCP Director Dan Garodnick on a walking tour of Jamaica last spring.
Courtesy of NYC Council
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 York College on Saturday, Sept. 30, beginning at 11 a.m., for New Yorkers to get up to speed on the current status of the community and offer their input on ways to create more housing, more jobs across many industries, improvements to public space and investments in local infrastructure.
“As we start this collaborative process to create an even brighter future for Jamaica, we want to hear from our neighbors,” DCP Director Dan Goradnick said. “From income-restricted homes to good-paying jobs, from improved open space to enhanced resiliency, it’s with the input of everyday New Yorkers that will shape the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan to best meet the needs of this vital community.”
During the meeting for the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, the public will be able to learn more about the planning process, join activities to shape the draft vision and goals for the neighborhood and find out how to stay involved as the plan moves forward. DCP will also share the results of this summer’s survey about New Yorkers’ experiences with and priorities for the area. The survey, which closed on Sept. 15, has garnered 1,128 responses.
“Downtown Jamaica is a central commercial, residential, and transportation hub that is vital to the success of southeast Queens and our entire city,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. “The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan presents an opportunity for residents to help shape a long-term strategic vision for the area and yield much-needed investments that will benefit our community. I encourage all residents to engage in…
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