City Council Committee Approves Governors Island Rezoning
Governors Island (Getty, iStock) The rezoning of Governors Island is nearing a final vote, albeit with a few tweaks and limitations on new development. The City Council’s land use committee on Tuesday voted in favor of the proposal, which will pave the way for nearly 4 million square feet of development, including university space, hotels, offices, biotech and research facilities, and retail across 34 acres on the island’s southern end. The committee also approved a series of amendments that cap building heights and intrusions on public space. Future commercial development would be limite...