New+York+Timeline

=**New York City Timeline**= Synthesized from []

__1870's and 80's__ __Early 1900's__ __1901 - Tenement House Act__ __1916 - Zoning Resolution__ __1961 -__ [|Zoning Resolution (II)] Old resolution didn't address mass transit, automobiles, and increased use of new technologies Reduced the residential density capabilities of NYC, particularly at edges of city __Currently__ Current attitude: flexible. 'Cities never stand still, nor should zoning.'
 * Residents 'protest loss of light and air as tall residential buildings begin to appear in Manhattan'
 * Housing shortages, rush of immigrant populations, industry encroaching on private property
 * Height restrictions on residential buildings as a result of previous protests
 * Established height and setback controls
 * Designated residential areas be separated from other specific industries
 * Parking requirements
 * Designated open space opportunities
 * Said to have 'sometimes resulted in buildings that overwhelm surroundings'
 * Incentive zoning
 * Gave extra floor space bonuses for buildings to build public plazas
 * Did not always provide public benefit (not always 'useful or attractive')
 * Business districts
 * High-rise office buildings were allowed large, open floors
 * Contextual zoning tools
 * Preserves character of established neighborhoods'
 * Specialized Districts
 * Lower Density Growth Management
 * Protects from rapid growth in outlying regions that have no access to public transit
 * Inclusionary zoning incentives
 * To provide for affordable housing
 * Retrofitting to provide housing
 * Dormant buildings transformed into housing to provide for increased density