Akerman’s New York Land Use and Zoning Group hosted its third seminar series relating to the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan and what it means for the transformation of this community’s future development. 

Topics that were discussed during the 3rd seminar:

• Overview of Commercial/Manufacturing Zoning Changes
• Update on Current Status of GNP Rezoning
• Economic Development Incentives
  This will be an interactive discussion of how the use of economic development incentives can assist in the commercial and industrial redevelopment of the GNP. Topics covered included:
  • Accessing State Benefits through the Consolidated Funding Application
  • ICAP and CEP
  • Industrial IDA Programs and FRESH
  • C-PACE and Other Lending Initiatives
  • Federal Programs