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Short on time, but have questions? We have answers! Below are answers to frequently asked questions about zoning and the impact of zoning in SoHo.

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Why did the SoHo Broadway Initiative create the SoHo Zoning Guidebook?
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What are M1-5B and JLWQA?
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If the zoning only allows for manufacturing uses, how are there so many stores, offices, and residences here?
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How can large scale retail locate in SoHo given existing size restrictions?
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Why isn’t there any manufacturing in SoHo if it is a manufacturing district?
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I thought only artists could live in SoHo. How do other types of people live here now?
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I live and own a store in SoHo, but I’m not sure if my buildings are covered by any of the regulations outlined in the Guidebook. Will I get kicked out?
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The cast-iron architecture in SoHo is beautiful. Would different zoning change the way the district looks?
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Why does it matter that SoHo is zoned for manufacturing but is largely used for retail, office, and residential purposes today?
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What would happen if the City decided to rezone SoHo?
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How can I learn more about this topic?
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