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Alderson provides context on Queens CD2 open space needs and rezoning

New York City Council · Jul 22, 2026 · starts 0:08:47 · 45 sec

Alderson gives context on Queens CD2, noting the recent Long Island City rezoning and housing growth, and acknowledging the continued dearth of open space. She describes engagement with Community Board 2 about vast needs across the district.

Colleen Alderson

Just some more context on Queens Community District 2.

Colleen Alderson

As you all are aware, there was recently the neighborhood plan, the rezoning for Long Island City.

Colleen Alderson

There has been a lot of development in Long Island City over recent years, and with the rezoning plan, there will be additional new housing units, and there are, we know, facets of that plan that will realize improved and accessible open space.

Colleen Alderson

But that being said, there's still a dearth of open space across the district.

Colleen Alderson

And we also, in engagement with the community board, they also are aware that there are vast needs across the district that we want to work with them to try to close that walk gap.

Colleen Alderson

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