Citizens Housing & Planning Council

In New York City, Citizens Housing & Planning Council is a housing policy and planning organization. It researches affordable housing, public housing, land use, and housing finance, then shares findings through reports and web briefs. Its work examines how policies and processes affect housing production, affordability, and residents, including lease-up systems, office conversions, zoning reforms, and building maintenance. The organization also develops recommendations and policy proposals for city government and publishes research on housing programs and planning procedures. Its initiatives address public housing investment, pathways to maintain and upgrade existing buildings, and ways to improve housing-related processes. Publications draw on data, historical research, and comparisons with other places to inform discussion of New York City housing policy.