This Wednesday, the MAS is hosting a panel discussion on New York City’s landmark 1961 Zoning Resolution — arguably the single most important factor dictating the city’s built form. From height and setbacks to parking lots and preservation, there’s little zoning doesn’t influence.
Yet at fifty, the zoning code is beginning to show its age. A product of 1960s planning theory, it is perhaps the last remaining holdout of an era the profession has largely turned its back on. With the code now full of special districts, quality housing provisions and parking waivers that actively seek to remedy past mistakes, the document has grown to an unmanageable 900-plus pages.
But is a new code really the answer, or can more amendments throw out the bathwater while saving the baby? That’s what Philadelphia Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger, midtown planning consultant Michael Parley and general counsel for New York City’s DCP will be discussing Wednesday, June 8th at 6pm.
As planning students, we’re automatically members of MAS, bringing the price of attendance down to $10. If you’re thinking of writing for the next issue — which is a special edition on zoning — or are just interested in this landmark document, come check out the talk.
What: The Zoning Resolution at 50: Addressing the Challenges of the Next 50 Years
Where: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue (between 37th and 38th streets)
When: Wednesday, June 8th @6pm
How Much: $10 for MAS members (all us students) and $15 for non-members
Register at: MAS Website or call 212-935-2075
A reception will follow.
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