NYC Pushes 'City of Yes' Initiative to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis, Vote Next Wednesday

Sep 16, 2024, 03:21 PM

New York City is pushing forward with the 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity' initiative, aimed at addressing the city's affordable housing crisis. The initiative seeks to amend outdated zoning laws from the 1960s that have historically segregated communities and restricted housing development. The City Planning Commission is set to vote on the proposal next Wednesday, with significant public support already evident from previous hearings. The plan is part of a broader effort to make housing more affordable and equitable, particularly for Black and Brown families who have been excluded from certain neighborhoods. Key figures, including NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, have emphasized the importance of the initiative in promoting social justice and providing more housing choices across all five boroughs. Additionally, the initiative highlights the urgency of strengthening tenant protections and getting buildings into the hands of mission-driven owners, as discussed at the Save63Tiffany Block Party.