New York (N.Y.) Department of City Planning

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Puerto Rican New Yorkers in 1990
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Summary: The Department of City Planning (DCP) is the department of the government of New York City responsible for setting the framework of city's physical and socioeconomic planning. The department is responsible for land use and environmental review, preparing plans and policies, and providing information to and advising the Mayor of New York City, Borough presidents, the New York City Council, Community Boards and other local government bodies on issues relating to the macro-scale development of the city. The department is responsible for changes in New York City's city map, purchase and sale of city-owned real estate and office space and of the designation of landmark and historic district status. Its regulations are compiled in title 62 of the New York City Rules. The most recent Director of City Planning Marisa Lago resigned in December, 2021 following her confirmation as Under Secretary for International Trade at the United States Department of Commerce. Wikipedia
Encyclopædia Britannica: Biography [1]
Inception: 1938 [1]
Country: United States [1]
Location: New York City [1]
Website: https://www.nyc.gov/dcp [1]
Organization Type: planning ministry [1]
Parent Organization: City of New York [1]

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