CHPC’s mission, since 1937, is to develop and advance practical public policies that support the housing stock of the city by better understanding New York’s most pressing housing and neighborhood needs.
CHPC Welcomes New Executive Director, Howard Slatkin
New York, NY (November 21, 2022)- Today, Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) announced Howard Slatkin as the new Executive Director of the independent research and education nonprofit dedicated to addressing the city’s housing and planning needs. “We are...
Annual Night at the Museum
Let's come together to celebrate the multi-talented and dedicated community that shape housing in NYC! Join us on December 5, 2022 at the Museum of the City of New York for an evening of exclusive access to exhibitions, holiday shopping, NY housing and planning...
Remembering Lisa Blecker
It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely death of CHPC Executive Committee member and Secretary, Lisa Blecker. Lisa passed away in a horseback riding accident. She was 61 years old. Lisa was a unique CHPC board member. Not a typical part...
From Lot to Neighborhood to City: An Action Plan for Basement Flood Safety & Stormwater Equity
The legalization of basement apartments is a policy issue that lives at the intersection of housing, climate change, and social justice. New York’s expensive and highly constrained housing market drives many low-income families with little housing choice...
Onward and Upward: A Technical Guide to Zoning Reform
After more than a year of research and consultation with experts across the housing and planning sectors, CHPC is thrilled to release our latest publication, Onward and Upward: A technical guide to zoning and regulatory reform in the crisis era. Onward and Upward...
Participatory Property Management
Over the last two years, New York City has pioneered a new resident-centered approach to the PACT program (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together); NYC's version of the federal RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) program which converts public housing...
Zoning for Solar
The City of New York has a goal of reducing city-wide GHG emissions by 80 percent (from 2005 levels) by 2050. However, the city is trailing far behind when it comes to solar panel installation, despite the enormous benefit of solar energy in reducing GHG...
Brutal Bureaucracy: NYC Housing Connect Analysis
To get food stamps, you need the make and model of your car. To get rental assistance, you need your child’s social security number. To get supportive housing, you must complete a series of screenings to prove your need for services. Even if you have lived in a...
Housing Plan for LGBTQ+ Communities
NYC must support the LGBTQ+ New Yorkers who have found community in our city for decades.New York must develop more safe and affordable housing, while preserving LGBTQ+ enclaves in neighborhoods where LGBTQ+ people can find safety in numbers, access to affirming...
CHPC in the Media
Mayor’s Housing Plan Still ‘Thin on Details,’ Councilmembers Say
City Limits, July 7, 2022The 97-page “Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness” outlines a holistic approach to developing new apartments, preserving existing affordable units, improving conditions in NYCHA, holding landlords accountable for...
Zoning for Housing Opportunity Amendment Aims to Address City’s Housing Shortage
CityLand, June 16, 2022Still in its early stages, Mayor Adams’ proposed zoning text amendment aims to increase affordable housing in the city. On June 1, 2022, Mayor Adams announced his “City of Yes” plan consisting of three citywide zoning text amendments. One of...
Zoning for Solar – Policy Barriers to Achieving Green Goals That Can Be Fixed
Gotham Gazette April 29 2022In New York City, innovative measures have gone into effect over the last decade that expand access to solar technology. One key measure was the passing of Zone Green in 2012, which allowed solar energy systems up to four feet in height...
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