New York Laws
Article 18-C - Municipal Redevelopment Law
970-D - Survey Area Studies.

ยง 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.