Arts Groups Object to NYC Proposal Expediting Public Land Review

The New York Landmarks Conservancy and Municipal Art Society objected to parts of Proposal 3, a ballot measure that aims to expedite the review of projects involving street safety construction, the sale or leasing of city-owned property, and the acquisition of office space for city employees. Both groups called for these three bundled target areas to be considered separately for independent review. The measure is one of five put forth by the Commission on Government Efficiency.

The objection centers on the potential for Proposal 3 to weaken public review processes over public land usage, which could leave landmark sites vulnerable to hasty sales without sufficient community input. The measure is part of a broader effort to streamline city operations through revising the City Charter.