New York City Department of City 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 most recent Director of City Planning Marisa Lago resigned in December, 2021 following her confirmation as Under Secretary for International Trade at the United States Department of Commerce.

It started functioning in 1938 with seven members, all of whom were appointed by the Mayor[3] and was given responsibility for creating a master plan.

The Mayor appoints the chair, who serves ex officio as the Director of City Planning, and six other members.

The Union Square farmers market was smaller and considerably less hectic than the 59th Street & 2nd Avenue location.