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.
