# New York community and transit infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-community-and-transit-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-10-02T18:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. New York has moved forward with various urban development and community infrastructure projects across the state. In September 2026, officials approved residential developments near transit hubs to increase housing density. In Forest Hills, the New York City Planning Commission approved a rezoning for ‘The Frances’, a 21-story tower featuring 390 apartments near the 67th Avenue subway station. In Westbury, a $100 million mixed-use building was approved for a former MTA parking lot near the Long Island Rail Road station, which will include 184 apartments and required affordable housing units. By October 2026, focus expanded to community service facilities. A $128 million all-electric multi-service center was completed in Brownsville, featuring sustainable design and public art installations such as ‘I Am Protected’. Additionally, $15 million was committed to establish a permanent Community Justice Center in Staten Island, intended to serve as a centralized hub for mental health, housing, and youth diversion services. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: New York advances community infrastructure in Brownsville and Staten Island New York unveils a completed $128 million sustainable community center in Brownsville and commits $15 million to a new permanent Community Justice Center in Staten Island. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-advances-community-infrastructure-in-brownsville-and-staten-island ### 2026-09-10: New York transit-adjacent housing developments receive approval New York officials have approved two transit-adjacent housing projects: a 21-story tower in Forest Hills and a 184-unit mixed-use complex in Westbury, both featuring affordable housing components. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-transit-adjacent-housing-developments-receive-approval --- Cite as: New York community and transit infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-community-and-transit-infrastructure-development