New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use voted to approve the Midtown South Mixed-use rezoning plan that greenlights 9,500-plus new homes, including more than 2,800 permanently affordable homes.

Prior to Wednesday’s unanimous vote, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the department of city planning championed the plan, despite some fashion-related businesses speaking out publicly about the potential toll on fashion-related tenants. City Council members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers, whose respective districts fall within the area, responded to some fashion-related appeals.

Known as MSMX, the rezoning impacts four areas centered around Herald and Greeley Squares and located roughly between West 23rd and West 40th Streets and Fifth and Ei

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