South Broadway Zoning Plan Advances in Yonkers, Proposing Increased Residential Development
City planners in Yonkers have advanced a comprehensive proposal for the South Broadway development initiative, which includes significant rezoning to permit more residential buildings. The plan was presented at a recent community meeting and outlines new sections of the street where large apartment buildings would be allowed, alongside a 'transitional zone' for additional housing and a reconceptualized 'commercial core' that would feature shorter apartment buildings, potentially with retail spaces on the ground floor. The initiative, launched by City Hall last spring, also includes provisions for 'better streets and public spaces,' such as wider sidewalks, more trees, improved lighting, and park renovations. Consultants from BFJ created the plan, with previous community meetings held in June and engagements with area stakeholders over the summer.
