The Brian Lehrer Show The City's Newest Housing Plans
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Aug 1, 2025 
Adolfo Carrión, Jr., New York City's Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce, discusses the city's multifaceted housing challenges. He dives into the pressing issue of affordable housing amid rising prices and new tariffs affecting the market. Key initiatives to construct 425,000 homes illustrate significant progress, but the need for public-private partnerships remains critical. Additionally, Carrión highlights the tensions surrounding street vending regulations and their impact on immigrant communities, revealing the complexities of urban policy.
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NYC's Massive Housing Plans
- New York City plans to create over 426,000 housing units, including at least 250,000 affordable homes.
- The administration controls and invests in increasing housing supply to address the city's shortage.
Addressing Rising Housing Costs
- Housing production costs are rising due to tariffs, but NYC intends to keep prices down by investing more capital and using city assets wisely.
- The city uses land and incentives to boost affordable housing despite increasing expenses.
Breaking Down Housing Numbers
- NYC has financed about 95,000 new homes and preserved 135,000 existing units under the current administration.
- Plans include nearly 197,000 additional units, enabled by zoning modernization and neighborhood plans.