Local law · Int 0693-2024
Requiring the office of urban agriculture to create and implement a plan to convert unused industrial areas to urban agriculture sites
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the office of urban agriculture to create and implement a plan to convert unused industrial areas to urban agriculture sites
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture, in conjunction with relevant agencies and local community programs, to create and implement a plan to convert unused industrial areas in each of the five boroughs to sites that can host urban agriculture services, including hydroponic farming, food storage, and food distribution.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Economic Development
Cosponsors
Tiffany L. Cabán, Amanda C. Farías and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic11
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 14, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Nov 14, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 19, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Economic Development
NYC Council