OneLIC Together
Building a Connected, Cohesive Long Island City Neighborhood
The Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, known as OneLIC, provides the opportunity to build much-needed housing, schools, and resiliency and sewage infrastructure for the Long Island City community. Informed by 18 months of input from across the neighborhood, now is the time to speak up!
More resources about the plan:
Community Priorities
More Affordable Housing
Creating more permanently affordable homes at multiple income levels that LIC residents desperately need, including affordable homeownership opportunities
Connected Waterfront Access and Coastal Resiliency
Securing public waterfront access from Queensbridge Park to Gantry State Park with state-of-the-art, WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) certified resiliency infrastructure
Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Securing funding to fix flooding issues and upgrade sewage systems to better handle demand today and in the future
Reclaiming Public Land for New Open Spaces
Converting City-owned sites under the Queensboro Bridge into essential open spaces and parks, connecting Queensbridge Houses with surrounding neighborhoods, and ensuring the 44-36 Vernon Blvd Dept. of Education site serves actual community needs through inclusive decision-making
New Schools For Our Children
Creating 1,300+ critically needed classroom seats for K-8 students, as well as early childhood education centers and a high school for college readiness
Revitalizing Queensbridge
Making vacant units habitable through maintenance and capital improvements residents have been waiting for
Be Heard!
Your Voice Matters Now!
Thank you for turning out and showing your support for OneLIC! The plan was overwhelmingly supported by both Community Boards 1 and 2, and many residents expressed their support again at the Borough President’s hearing in June.
The City Planning Commission will hear the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan on Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. This is another key moment in the ULURP process, and strong community support is still essential at this hearing.
In-Person or Virtual Testimony:
Click here to register to speak, either in-person or virtually (note: registration opens at 9 a.m. on July 30).
Written Testimony: Click here to submit written testimony.
Need help preparing for supportive remarks or testimony? Check out suggested talking points here.
Want to spread the word? Download a OneLIC Together handout!
Sign up to support and stay up to date!
The OneLIC plan only succeeds if it reflects what LIC truly needs. Share your support for investment in affordable housing, new school seats, waterfront access, and sewer infrastructure and sign up to support a stronger LIC.
FAQ
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A comprehensive neighborhood plan addressing LIC's most urgent needs: affordable housing, school seats, waterfront access, and infrastructure. Click here to learn more.
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Through 16 public sessions, thousands of comments, door-to-door conversations in Queensbridge Houses, surveys, and meetings with everyone from residents to business owners.
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The plan enters seven months of public review. Your input at upcoming hearings will directly shape what gets built and what commitments are made by Fall 2025.
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The next opportunity is Wednesday, July 3, at the City Planning Commission hearing.
