New York City Department of City Planning

The Department of City Planning (DCP) is the department of the government of New York City responsible for setting the framework of city's physical and socioeconomic planning. The department is responsible for land use and environmental review, preparing plans and policies, and providing information to and advising the Mayor of New York City, Borough presidents, the New York City Council, Community Boards and other local government bodies on issues relating to the macro-scale development of the city. The department is responsible for changes in New York City's city map, purchase and sale of city-owned real estate and office space and of the designation of landmark and historic district status. Its regulations are compiled in title 62 of the New York City Rules.

Marisa Lago served as Director of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission from 2014 until 2021, and she was succeeded by Anita Laremont who served from 2021 until 2022. Daniel Garodnick assumed these dual roles from February 2022 to March 2026. During his tenure, the department advanced several major planning initiatives, including the City of Yes zoning reforms and neighborhood plans for Atlantic Avenue, the East Bronx, Jamaica, Long Island City and Midtown South, as well as updates to land use review processes intended to speed housing production.