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TheDepartment of City Planning (DCP) is the department of thegovernment of New York City[1] responsible for setting the framework ofcity's physical and socioeconomic planning. The department is responsible forland use and environmental review, preparing plans and policies, and providing information to and advising theMayor of New York City,Borough presidents, theNew 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'scity map, purchase and sale of city-owned real estate and office space and of the designation oflandmark and historic district status.[2] Its regulations are compiled in title 62 of theNew York City Rules. The most recent Director of City PlanningMarisa Lago resigned in December, 2021 following her confirmation as Under Secretary for International Trade at the United States Department of Commerce.
The City Planning Commission was created under the 1936New York City Charter. It started functioning in 1938 with seven members, all of whom were appointed by theMayor[3] and was given responsibility for creating a master plan.[4]
The commission currently operates under the terms of the revised 1989 Charter, with 13 members. The board consists of a chair, who serves at the Mayor's pleasure, and 12 other members who serve terms in office of five years on a staggered basis. The Mayor appoints the chair, who servesex officio as the Director of City Planning, and six other members. EachBorough President appoints one member. TheNew York City Public Advocate appoints one member.[3][5][6] The current chair isDaniel Garodnick.
In 1976, after the original Greenmarket on 59th Street & 2nd Avenue proved to be successful, the New York City Department of City Planning proposed to theCouncil on the Environment of New York City opening a second farmers market inUnion Square and a third market inBrooklyn. The Union Square farmers market was smaller and considerably less hectic than the 59th Street & 2nd Avenue location. The Brooklyn Market was large and nearly as successful and the 59th Street & 2nd Avenue location. The land where the Brooklyn Market was located was privately owned by theBrooklyn Academy of Music. The Union Square market and the 59th Street & 2nd Avenue market were publicly owned by the city.[7]
