New York Note: Review of City Land and Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program

August 26, 2024

Mayor Directs City Agencies to Review City Owned Land for Housing Development

Mayor Adams has issued an Executive Order, directing city agencies to review city-owned and controlled land for potential housing development. The executive order formally establishes the City Housing Activation Task Force, with representatives from mayoral agencies and other public entities. The task force will review land under control of the city to identify potential sites for development and develop guidelines to ensure that agencies’ policies promote housing production.

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DOT Incentive Program to Reduce Truck Deliveries During Off-Hours

The NYC Department of Transportation announced that applications are now open for the Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program. The program is designed to reduce truck deliveries during the busiest hours of the day. All NYC businesses who make or receive commercial deliveries are eligible to apply, and applicants must provide their off-hour delivery-related expenses for reimbursement and commit to conducting off-hour deliveries for one year.

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