The New York City Council on Nov. 12 moved forward with a Long Island City neighborhood rezoning that sponsors said will permit large‑scale development across roughly 54 blocks, delivering nearly 15,000 new homes and significant public infrastructure investments.

Speaker Adrienne Adams described the 1 LIC neighborhood plan as the largest neighborhood rezoning in more than two decades and said it would rezone approximately 54 blocks to facilitate nearly 15,000 new homes, including 4,350 affordable homes mapped through the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program. Adams said the package also includes funding for new public schools, NYCHA investments, open space and waterfront esplanade access.

A council member representing the Long Island City district said the plan resulted from two years of public engagement — 21 large public events, two surveys and more than 1,400 public comments — and cited commitments of about $1.98 billion to Long Island City for a connected waterfront, restoration of Queensbridge Baby Park and expanded public space under the Queensboro Bridge, plus more than 1,300 new school seats and over $200 million earmarked for NYCHA improvements.

Supporters stressed the plan’s mix of housing and community benefits. "This project brings us one step closer to a connected and integrated Long Island City," the council member said, urging colleagues to approve the application.

Clerks reported the land‑use calendar items were coupled and taken on the general orders vote; the City Planning Commission will receive the items for further review pursuant to Section 1970 of the New York City Charter.

What happens next: the council’s land‑use approvals are part of the public review process; coupled approvals will be referred to the City Planning Commission and other required agencies before final local enactment.