Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan
Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan
Two of the four study area quadrants are in or next to the boundaries of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership (BID).
On Thursday, August 17th 2023, Mayor Adams and Department of City Planning Director Garodnick announced the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” Plan and the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan to convert vacant commercial offices into permanent residential housing to increase the supply of housing for all New Yorkers.
The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) will focus on Manhattan’s Midtown South manufacturing districts and strategies to foster a more vibrant, 24/7 mixed-use neighborhood. The study area is a job- and amenity-rich neighborhood where new housing is not permitted under today’s zoning rules.
The plan will explore:
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- Introducing housing, including permanently affordable housing
- Potential for office-to-residential conversions
- Preservation of important commercial and light manufacturing uses
- Investments in neighborhood improvements
Over the coming year, the Department of City Planning (NYC Planning) will work with the local community on a plan to ensure Midtown South’s future success.
“We applaud the mayor and our local elected officials for taking action to address our city’s housing shortage through efforts to facilitate office-to-residential conversions,” said James Mettham, President, Flatiron NoMad Partnership. “In Flatiron and NoMad, we have seen how the combination of a thriving residential community, office-based companies, and a diverse range of ground-floor businesses create a vibrant 24/7, mixed-use district. Creating more housing throughout Midtown South will expand the economic benefits that come with mixed-use districts, while making our city more livable for more people.”
View the full press release, here.