N.Y. General Municipal Law § 970-d: Survey area studies

§ 970-d. Survey area studies. Upon a finding that a study to determine

if a redevelopment project within a specified area is feasible, the

legislative body of a municipality may by resolution designate such area

as a survey area and upon such designation shall undertake or cause to

be undertaken such studies as are necessary to determine the feasibility

of such redevelopment project within the survey area. Any person, group,

association or corporation may in writing, request the legislative body

to designate a survey area or areas for project study purposes, and may

submit with their request plans showing the proposed redevelopment of

such area or areas or any part or parts thereof.