Overview
- Three designs by PAU and three by Arup include sloped or transparent roofs, wider column spacing, modular parts, and a cantilevered “Air Shed” that removes ground‑level supports.
- Officials said the approved plans will be available through the DOB’s Professional Certification process once rulemaking is complete.
- Recent laws cut shed permit durations from one year to three months and expand enforcement, with tougher measures set to begin in 2026.
- Cost details have not been released, though the city says the systems use readily available, cost‑conscious materials and some may exceed the price of standard green sheds.
- Roughly 8,400–9,000 sheds currently cover about 400 miles of sidewalk, and city leaders noted many linger for 500+ days; a mayoral transition to Zohran Mamdani could shape adoption.