Local law · Int 1342-2025
A study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods
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A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation, and other relevant City agencies, to conduct a study to identify at least the top 10 community districts that lack the most green space, and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on how to increase green space, including parkland, in such areas.
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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 Parks and Recreation
Cosponsors
Shekar Krishnan, Christopher Marte and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jul 14, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Parks and Recreation
NYC Council
- Jul 14, 2025
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council