The 82 Points of Agreement (POA) outline commitments made by New York City agencies as part of the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan rezoning process. Click any row to view the full commitment details.
| Jamaica-1 | Invest in education and financing programs to retain and stabilize homeownership. | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Launched fall 2024 | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-2 | Increase access to downpayment assistance | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Winter 2025-2026 outreach | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-3 | Fund community-based organizations to conduct proactive tenant organizing and outreach | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Program launched fall 2024, expansion to Jamaica in FY2026 | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-4 | Conduct rental assistance outreach | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Fall 2025 | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-5 | Educate faith-based organizations about the affordable housing development process | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Seminars beginning the first quarter of 2026 | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-6 | Support faith-based organizations advancing development projects | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Fall 2025 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-7 | Train Bridge Project Staff to assist with the affordable housing application process | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Starting in 2025 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-8 | Create affordable homeownership on city land at South Jamaica Rising (Scattered Site Cluster 1) | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | — | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-9 | Create affordable homeownership on city land at 109-43 Farmers Boulevard (St. Albans Daycare) site | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | — | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-10 | Create 100% affordable housing on city land at Infinite Horizons (Scattered Site Cluster 2) | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | — | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-11 | Clear obstacles to developing housing on Atlantic Avenue | Housing | DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP) | To begin public review in early 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-12 | Redevelop South Jamaica Multi-Service Center for housing and a new community center | Housing | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | — | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-13 | Explore redevelopment of the Harvest Room and Jamaica Market | Housing | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-14 | Invest in sanitary sewer infrastructure | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) | Initial project scheduled to begin construction in FY30 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-15 | Increase outreach to developers around sewer investments | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) | 2026 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-16 | Pursue targeted green infrastructure projects throughout Jamaica | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) | Ongoing, with the first of the upcoming projects to be completed in 2028 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-17 | Chair Southeast Queens flooding adaptation assistance task force | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) | Upon appointment of task force members named by the Public Advocate and Council Speaker | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-18 | Support local community facilities with basement reconstruction projects to address flood prevention and build resiliency | Transportation & Infrastructure | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (MOCEJ) | FY27 Capital grants cycle | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-19 | Advance projects to mitigate York College’s groundwater intrusion challenges | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) | Studies and Short-Term Activities – 2025/2026; Medium Term Actions – 2026/2027 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-20 | Increase outreach to homeowners on flooding and home repairs | Transportation & Infrastructure | HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD) | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-21 | Build community resiliency through new Climate Strong Communities program | Transportation & Infrastructure | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (MOCEJ) | Through Summer 2026 | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-22 | Remove Archer Avenue bus terminal canopy and install modern, comfortable bus shelters along Archer Avenue | Transportation & Infrastructure | METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) | 2027, contingent on timing of MTA removal of existing canopy | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-23 | Create new public plaza on the western end of the Bus Terminal | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Design procurement starting in 2027 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-24 | Beautify the Archer Ave Bus Terminal with community-driven public art | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Community engagement beginning in 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-25 | Conduct a comprehensive Jamaica Areawide Traffic Study | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Anticipated 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-26 | Conduct a Comprehensive Neighborhood Transportation Planning Analysis | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Through 2028 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-27 | Renovate Jamaica Avenue to improve the public realm and pedestrian experience, install community-driven public art, and explore a Walk of Fame | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Mid 2027 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-28 | Reconstruct 165th Street into a Shared Street | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Anticipated construction start in 2031 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-29 | Develop Station Plaza | Transportation & Infrastructure | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) | Expected Completion Q2 2028 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-30 | Invest in pedestrian safety and transit along Merrick Boulevard | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Design procurement starting in 2027 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-31 | Install Vision Zero safety improvements on Liberty Avenue | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-32 | Upgrade streetscape at 150th Street and Liberty Avenue | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Dependent on agreement with maintenance partner | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-33 | Install a Bike Boulevard on 160th Street | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Fall 2025 | Completed | Read More |
| Jamaica-34 | Create an east-west multi-modal corridor on 109th Avenue | Transportation & Infrastructure | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-35 | Invest in Historic Rufus King Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design starting in FY29 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-36 | Connect and Improve Access to Rufus King Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-37 | Restore King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design to continue through 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-38 | Restore Archie Spigner Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design starting in FY29 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-39 | Replace roof at Prospect Cemetery’s Chapel of the Sisters | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Project commence in FY28 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-40 | Improve Detective Keith Williams Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Pending successful contractor procurement, construction is anticipated to start in late 2026. DOT studies to be coordinated with Parks and commence in late 2026. | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-41 | Invest in Baisley Pond Park | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | FY26 design and procurement | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-42 | Renew Dr. Charles Drew Playground field | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design phase to complete by the end of 2025 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-43 | Renew Marconi Park Bathrooms | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design in FY29 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-44 | Renew Captain Tilly Park pathways | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design starting in FY29 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-45 | Plant New Street Trees and Increase Tree Canopy | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | First round of planting to be completed by end of 2027 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-46 | Design a new park at 142nd Street & 107th Avenue | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design starting in FY29 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-47 | Create a new park on 138th Street | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Design starting in FY29 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-48 | Unlock the Brinkerhoff Avenue right-of-way land | Open Space | CITY HALL (CH) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-49 | Unlock former Well Station 37 | Open Space | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-50 | Advance the Queens Hospital Clare Shulman Pavilion Expansion Initiative | Community Resources | NYC HEALTH AND HOSPITALS (H+H) | NYC H+H will complete design and building construction of the pavilion expansion 3-5 years after funding has been allocated | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-51 | Establish a Queens Neighborhood Health Action Center at the DOHMH Parsons Blvd. clinic building | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH) | Full implementation 2029 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-52 | Make façade improvements to and improve signage for the DOHMH Parsons-Blvd clinic building | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH) | In coordination with the buildout of the Neighborhood Health Action Center | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-53 | Study further improvements to healthcare in downtown Jamaica including a modern and expanded Gotham Health clinic | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-54 | Site a Trauma Recovery Center in Downtown Jamaica | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH) | 6-12 months from funding allocation | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-55 | Increase operating funding for the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA) | FY 2026 | Completed | Read More |
| Jamaica-56 | Renovate the Jamaica Performing Arts Center Outdoor Space | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA) | Projected Construction Kickoff July/Aug 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-57 | Upgrade the elevators at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (DDC) | Dependent on formal PI submission to DDC and project phasing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-58 | Relocate the Jackson Senior Center | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DCAS) | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-59 | Scope the expansion of the Queens Central Library | Community Resources | QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY (QPL) | CPSD to be completed January 2026 | Completed | Read More |
| Jamaica-60 | Support other community facilities in advancing capital projects | Community Resources | CITY HALL (CH) | Ongoing | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-61 | Upgrade York College campus grounds | Community Resources | CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) | — | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-62 | Reopen the 159th Street underpass | Community Resources | CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) | — | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-63 | Improve the Union Hall Street underpass | Community Resources | CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY) | — | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-64 | Monitor need for a new elementary school | Community Resources | SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-65 | Improve study area schools | Community Resources | SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA) | — | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-66 | Continue to develop a Queens Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Center | Community Resources | NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (NYCPS) | Steering committee formation in early 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-67 | Study street lighting under key LIRR underpasses | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) | Study to commence in 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-68 | Focus the Anti-Dumping Campaign in Jamaica | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY) | Ongoing | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-69 | Provide enhanced DSNY services | Community Resources | DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY) | Ongoing | Completed and Ongoing | Read More |
| Jamaica-70 | Provide Coordinated Community Link Services | Community Resources | POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD) | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-71 | Pursue City Agency tenancy in downtown Jamaica | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DCAS) | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-72 | Support industrial businesses in making capital improvements | Economic Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) | Spring 2026 | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-73 | Encourage job growth on Elmhurst Dairy site | Economic Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-74 | Support local stakeholders and businesses in promoting Jamaica as a tourism destination | Economic Development | NYC TOURISM + CONVENTIONS | Ongoing | Not Started | Read More |
| Jamaica-75 | Return Jamaica hotels to tourism uses | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) | Quarterly | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-76 | Invest in small business and workforce training programs | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) | Five years beginning in FY27 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-77 | Increase outreach about SBS services | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-78 | Provide training and employment opportunities directly to Jamaica jobseekers | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) | Starting in Q2 2026 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-79 | Connect local residents to workforce development programs in growing job sectors | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-80 | Support local CBOs in commercial revitalization efforts | Economic Development | DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) | Ongoing | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-81 | Furnish Annual Updates to the Neighborhood Rezoning Commitments Tracker, and Bi-Annual Updates at Community Board Meetings | Community Resources | CITY HALL (CH) | Launch in November 2025 | In Progress | Read More |
| Jamaica-82 | Convene an Oversight Taskforce | Community Resources | CITY HALL (CH) | Dependent on timeline for procuring facilitator. Meetings can start within two quarters following facilitator procurement. | In Progress | Read More |