"This was a perfect opportunity to balance preservation with growth," said Amanda Burden, chairwoman of the City Planning Commission.

Amanda M. Burden, the director of city planning, who oversaw the plan, said the past few tours have helped to stimulate public interest in the park.

"We'd love to have Cirque in the city," said Amanda Burden, chairwoman of the Planning Department.

"Our prime objective here, unlike the old trade center, is to enhance and strengthen the retail at grade," said Amanda M. Burden, the director of the department.

Amanda M. Burden, the current chairwoman, said she fully supported the dormitory plan even though she voted for the original limits.

Amanda Burden, chairwoman of the city's Planning Commission, said she was pleased with the ruling.

"The community is very obviously familiar with the fact that they have great transit access," said Amanda Burden, chairwoman of the City Planning Commission.

"The building stock is extraordinary, just incredible," said Amanda M. Burden, the commission's chairwoman.

Amanda M. Burden, the department director, said yesterday that she would focus, among other things, on how the proposal related to the neighborhood and affected street life.

Amanda M. Burden, the recently appointed chairwoman of the City Planning Commission, said it was premature to discuss the department's recommendations.