In NYC, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure Is 50 Years Old: Learn About It With MAS

Editor’s note: This procedure and its implications provide some context related to, for example, the Graniteville/ BJ’s situation that happened recently on Staten Island.  This formal process, whether followed properly or not, forms the foundation for all land use requests and applications citywide.  Whether it has done more harm than good is a matter for debate, and in some areas, it has caused unintended consequences. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, known as ULURP, the City’s public process for reviewing major land use decisions.

Given the critical role ULURP plays in affecting city development, the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS), American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York City Chapter, and American Planning Association (APA) New York Metro Chapter have teamed-up for an important discussion on the effectiveness of ULURP in today’s land use and planning environment. Please join us on Tuesday June 3, 8:30-10AM at the Center for Architecture for A Closer Look at ULURP.

The panel includes Tom Angotti (Professor Emeritus of Urban Policy and Planning at Hunter College), Vivien Krieger (Co-Chair Zoning, Land Use & Development, Cozen O’Connor), and Angel Mescain (District Manager, Manhattan Community Board 11). Tom Devaney, AICP (Senior Director of Land Use and Planning, MAS) will be moderating. Shachi Pandey, AICP (Principal, MUD Workshop & VP Intergov. Affairs, APA New York Metro Chapter) will provide opening remarks.

AICP and AIA certification maintenance credits will be available. Breakfast will be provided for attendees. Read more about the event and our speakers >

Banner Image: Event graphic. Image Credit – MAS