The NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for New York City’s long-term growth and development. Its work includes collaborating with communities on local plans, setting citywide land-use policies and zoning regulations, and contributing to the city’s 10-year Capital Strategy. The department’s remit spans all five boroughs, linking decisions about housing and jobs with infrastructure, public space, sustainability and resilience. 312
A central recent effort is City of Yes, a set of zoning changes covering housing, economic opportunity and carbon neutrality. The City Council adopted the housing component in December 2024; the city estimates it could enable 82,000 additional homes over 15 years. 46 DCP also develops neighborhood plans with local communities and agency partners. Examples include the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan, intended to support housing and economic growth around new rail stations, and plans for Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, Jamaica and Long Island City in Queens, and Midtown South in Manhattan. 5811
The department’s headquarters is at 120 Broadway in Manhattan, with borough planning offices across the city. 12 The sources consulted identify Daniel R. Garodnick as the department’s director in agency reporting. 6