We’ve learned that the City Planning Commission will hold its official hearing and vote on the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) Plan on Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 AM. This hearing was not widely announced, but it is confirmed on the official agenda of the Department of City Planning: REGISTER HERE

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 120 Broadway, 31st Floor (City Planning Commission Hearing Room)

We urgently encourage members of our coalition to either attend in person or submit written testimony. Your participation is essential to ensure that the voices of New York’s fashion manufacturing community are heard.

HOW TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY:

Email your written comments to:
PCOffice@planning.nyc.gov
Subject line: Testimony – Midtown South Mixed Use Plan (MSMX)

SAMPLE TESTIMONY

Dear Commissioners,

I am writing to express my concern about the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) Plan. While I support more housing in our city, I urge the Commission to adopt measures that preserve the Garment District’s small businesses, fashion manufacturers, and historic buildings.

Without stronger protections and real investment in adaptive reuse, job retention, and displacement relief, the MSMX plan risks erasing one of the last active manufacturing hubs in Manhattan.

Please work with the community to ensure this plan balances growth with preservation and equity.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Business or Affiliation, if applicable]