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FAQ NYC

Episode 301: If You Zone It, They Will Build

Sep 26, 2023
The podcast discusses City Hall's plan to update zoning rules for more housing in every neighborhood. They explore proposed changes to office building conversions, involvement of lawmakers, and the transformation of Style Town from affordable housing to an expensive neighborhood. The hosts express gratitude and discuss the importance of building more housing in NYC.
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Quick takeaways

  • The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Plan aims to address the housing scarcity in New York City by creating more housing in every neighborhood, providing relief to homeowners facing compliance issues, and introducing a universal affordability preference in high-density areas.
  • The plan also emphasizes the importance of state support and legislation, as well as conducting an environmental review process, engaging community boards, and addressing potential legal challenges to ensure successful implementation.

Deep dives

City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Plan

The City Hall's new City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Plan aims to create more housing in every neighborhood in New York City. The plan acknowledges the real human consequences of housing scarcity, such as high rents, gentrification, and homelessness. It highlights the need to address the significant power imbalance between landlords and tenants, providing more options and leverage for renters. The proposal aims to enable a little more housing in every neighborhood, creating about 100,000 new housing units over the next 15 years. This includes adding affordable housing, modest apartment buildings near transit, and small apartment buildings on commercial corridors.

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