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Department of City Planning

City department · Prepares the city's planning work; its director also chairs the City Planning Commission, and its staff assist that commission.

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Records updated 2026-08-06 As of 2024-06-01

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Who leads this agency?

Daniel Garodnick, Director

Source and confidence

Source: NYC Open Data · t3jq-9nkf (opens the source dataset in a new tab)
Source last updated: 2026-08-09
Confidence: Strong · Publisher record

Community board budget requests this agency answers

41 community board budget requests for fiscal year 2027 name this agency as the one responsible for answering them. They come from 18 community boards.

A request is what the board asked for. A response is the written answer published for it on that date. Neither is funding, a commitment or delivery, and a request with a supportive answer is not a project.

Each request keeps the district that made it and that board's own priority order. Nothing here is a citywide ranking, and none of it scores how the agency answered.

4 requests carry an answer that reads differently in the later publication.

Brooklyn Community Board 9

5 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needs 209202710E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense request 209202711E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Increased community board training, including on core land use process and practices 209202712E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other zoning and land use requests 209202713E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The request does not seem to be applicable to the Responsible Agency. OMB cannot make a determination at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 209202714E
Priority 05 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: This could be combined with 209202711E due to shared concerns about the impacts of as-of-right development and the lack of public process/notifications when these developments are built. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Queens Community Board 2

5 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needs 402202702E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense request 402202703E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The request does not seem to be applicable to the Responsible Agency. OMB cannot make a determination at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other zoning and land use requests 402202704E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 402202705E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 402202706E
Priority 05 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 2

4 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 302202702E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense request for DCP 302202703E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: The Department of City Planning collaborates with the DOE and the School Construction Authority (SCA) to create population projections based on student enrollment patterns, neighborhood growth and school capacity. These projections are reviewed and included in each iteration of the SCA's 5-year capital plan. This data is also included within City Environmental Quality Review and is updated every 6 months. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 302202704E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 302202705E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · Location the board gave: 559 WEST STREET, New York, NY, USA
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 5

4 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other zoning and land use requests 305202712E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 This request has already been completed. Explanation: DCP is committed to promoting housing production and affordability and believes that the recently passed Universal Affordability Preference (UAP), a new tool approved in the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan, meets this need. UAP allows buildings to add at least 20% more housing, if the additional homes are affordable to households earning 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). As a result, it will deliver new affordable housing in high-cost neighborhoods across New York City to working families. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other zoning and land use requests 305202713E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Planning support for previously approved land use or zoning actions 305202714E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Planning support for previously approved land use or zoning actions 305202715E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Queens Community Board 4

4 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

As needed Land use planning, technical and urban design support 404202709E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency requires additional information from the community board regarding this request This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needs 404202710E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: DCP is committed to planning resilient and sustainable communities, and having sufficient infrastrature that serves both existing and future residents in neighborhoods is a big part of it. To address the current housing crisis, the Department is working on neighborhood and citywide strategies, in collaboration with DEP, that can expand both housing supply and address infrastructure needs at the same time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 404202711E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: DCP is currently completing an Industrial Plan study in NYC, assessing current industrial business zones, their surrounding land uses, and how we should plan for industrial growth across the city. The Plan is anticipated to be released by the end of 2025 that would inform industrial policies in the CD. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
As needed Land use planning, technical and urban design support 404202712E
Priority 04 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Manhattan Community Board 1

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

As needed Land use planning, technical and urban design support 301202706E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: The agency notes that this is a repeat request. The Dept of City Planning cannot provide, expand, or enhance Community Board funding or staffing, but our Borough Office has dedicated staff assigned to work with your Board on planning matters and priorities. DCP supports planning for housing production and affordability, economic development, and resilient, sustainable communities. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needs 301202707E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.
Other expense request for DCP 301202708E
Priority 03 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Queens Community Board 6

3 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other capital request for DCP 406202702C
Priority 01 among this board's capital requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The request does not seem to be applicable to the Responsible Agency. OMB cannot make a determination at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better match current use or future neighborhood needs 406202706E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Other zoning and land use requests 406202707E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 11

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

Other zoning and land use requests 211202701E
Priority 01 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.
Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growth 211202702E
Priority 02 among this board's expense requests to this agency · Fiscal year 2027 · The board gave no location for this request.
Department of City Planning
Answers published for this request
1. Published June 30, 2026 The request does not seem to be applicable to the Responsible Agency. OMB cannot make a determination at this time. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Community Board 14

2 requests Open this board's requests to this agency

2 of this board's requests to this agency are listed on the board's own page.