Brian Cook

‍‍Brian Cook’s resume includes Director of Land Use, Planning and Development for the Manhattan Borough President, the Director of the Economic Development Bureau of the New York City Comptroller, a Commissioner of the New York City Banking Commission, and a Board member of the New York City Industrial Development Agency and its related non-profit BuildNYC.    
In New York City government, Brian was responsible for:

• Making recommendations on all discretionary changes to zoning, land use or environmental law in Manhattan
• Negotiating with developers and other agencies for impact mitigation including public parks and affordable housing
• Analyzing inducements for industrial and commercial expansions
• Reviewing neighborhood development proposals
• Supporting New York City Business Improving Districts
• Evaluating and approving property tax rebate and lean policy
• Investing in over 50,000 units of housing in NYC on behalf of the 5 pension systems
• Designating banks for New York City deposit

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