NYC Council Introduction 740

intro.nyc/0740-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
A study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods.
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Ty Hankerson
Introduced: March 10, 2026

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.