NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 40
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
Sponsored by the Coalition of Concerned Preservation Voters in the 40th District

 

5. Would you support downzoning or contextual zoning in R-6 zoned areas (or other areas zoned out of context with the surrounding neighborhood) that would preserve the historic character of the neighborhoods?

Gordon: Yes.

Hopkins: Certainly.

James: Yes, I would support downzoning or contextual zoning in R-6 zoned areas, and other areas that are zoned in a way that is out of context with the surrounding neighborhoods throughout the City.

McNally: I firmly support downzoning and/or contextual zoning as a means of preserving the historic and architectural characteristics of neighborhoods.

Razvi: Yes, too many of our neighborhoods are threatened with losing their unique character as things currently stand. Down zoning and contextual zoning should be implemented to create harmony to replace the existing cacophony.

Schiffman: This question is very relevant to what is happening in many of the neighborhoods in Flatbush where there are currently over 200 homes in jeopardy of being demolished to make way for larger structures. The key, of course, is to again work with all levels of government on this issue but especially with the residents of the effected neighborhoods to ensure that the character of these neighborhoods is kept safe. I would also push for a comprehensive approach and not take the position that if there is downsizing that there has to be something given back to the LPC in exchange for the downsizing.

Sharpe: Yes.

Tulloch: Yes, I have undertaken the initiative in CB17 and it is an issue that I am passionate about.