May 20, 2024StrategicPlan
BoardDepartment of City Planning Principles of Good Urban Design
This document presents the updated Principles of Good Urban Design for New York City, developed by the Department of City Planning. The plan aims to foster a more livable city through high-quality design of the built environment. It is structured around four core principles: enhancing people's daily lives, caring for a neighborhood's history, culture, and identity, embracing the city's dynamism, and confronting society's greatest challenges. These principles serve as a shared resource and guide for the public, professionals, government entities, and developers to advocate for and improve urban development.