New York Construction Report staff writer
The New York City City Planning Commission (CPC) has approved the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, a major rezoning proposal designed to deliver nearly 14,700 new homes and 14,400 new jobs to Long Island City, Queens.
The plan maps Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) across the neighborhood for the first time, ensuring that approximately 4,300 of the new homes will be permanently affordable. In addition, the rezoning will expand commercial and industrial space, improve public waterfront access, and promote investment in local infrastructure.
“From a thriving industrial hub to a home for artists and entrepreneurs, Long Island City has led many lives over the years. Our ‘OneLIC Plan’ will help Long Island City write the next great chapter in its history, making sure families can find an affordable place, businesses can find a good place to grow, and everyone can access and enjoy the waterfront throughout the neighborhood,” said Mayor Eric Adams.
The plan’s boundaries stretch from the East River waterfront to Crescent Street and from Queens Plaza North to 47th Avenue, with a segment extending up to 39th Avenue between 21st Street and 23rd Street. Public engagement for the plan included a two-year process with 16 public meetings, along with hearings from community boards and the borough president.
Next, the plan will move to the City Council for a public hearing and a vote, advancing the Adams administration’s broader goal of creating tens of thousands of new homes across New York City through neighborhood-specific rezoning initiatives.
“Long Island City is one of New York City’s most bustling neighborhoods, but parts of it are held back by a lack of housing or economic opportunities,” said DCP Director and CPC Chair Dan Garodnick. “With today’s vote, we’re one step closer to changing that.”
The OneLIC plan is one of five ambitious neighborhood plans the Adams administration is advancing to deliver nearly 50,000 homes over the next 15 years to New York City neighborhoods. In addition to the Bronx-Metro North Station Area Plan, the Midtown South plan, and the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan — all of which have been passed by the New York City Council, there is a neighborhood plan in Jamaica.
Once passed, the Adams administration’s rezoning efforts to date are expected to create nearly 130,000 new homes, more new housing than the previous two mayoral administrations’ rezoning efforts combined.
