"we do not view this neighborhood as one that requires investments in equity..."
they're talking about open restaurants now just to rub it in...
Q:
"luxury penthouses owned by the superwealthy"
"what is in place to make sure we're not just greating the uberwealthy an expansion"
A:
"this is obviously a complex issue...."
"luxury penthouses owned by the superwealthy"
"what is in place to make sure we're not just greating the uberwealthy an expansion"
A:
"this is obviously a complex issue...."
"what is dcp doing to stop displacement?"
"we've made partnerships, task forces targeting neighborhoods that need protections, we'd love to talk to you about that more, we are bringing dob, state partners, new round of outreach, language access..."
i.e. NOTHING!
"we've made partnerships, task forces targeting neighborhoods that need protections, we'd love to talk to you about that more, we are bringing dob, state partners, new round of outreach, language access..."
i.e. NOTHING!
anita laremont says, "everything will be fine, you guys are in a historic district..." she should look up the RKO Theater in Flushing and see how well landmarks protect buildings...
"soho noho deserve truly affordable housing, but not at the risk of existing residents"
- almost-cm marte
"mih...with new loopholes specifically for this district"
"is why [all of the local housing orgs] oppose it"
- almost-cm marte
"mih...with new loopholes specifically for this district"
"is why [all of the local housing orgs] oppose it"
oh, here's the first open ny member
"How can you justify a plan that would not create any affordbale housing due to loopholes, but would displace thousands of existing residents?"
- andrew berman, Village Preservation
- andrew berman, Village Preservation
wow, i think this is a full panel of 4 open ny members
Open NY member references the manhattan insitute, whose employees are well-represented in their members
Open NY keeps talking about affordable housing like it's a burden.
Rezoning opponents keep saying they wish they had more affordable housing in their neighborhood.
Rezoning opponents keep saying they wish they had more affordable housing in their neighborhood.
way to go @AllieRyanNYC!
"It was painful for us to be labeled relics by DCP,"
"Unlike soho, this plan needs a complete do-over,"
Way to go @Lora_Tenenbaum!
"Unlike soho, this plan needs a complete do-over,"
Way to go @Lora_Tenenbaum!
"It was the artists that created grassroots community here"
"i wonder if the department of aging has been consulted in this plan"
"the city lists as potential development sites 29 historic sites to be demolished"
"i'm for affordable housing, but not this way."
-@MargolisMargo
"i wonder if the department of aging has been consulted in this plan"
"the city lists as potential development sites 29 historic sites to be demolished"
"i'm for affordable housing, but not this way."
-@MargolisMargo
"give builders a chance!"
-open ny member
-open ny member
"Filtering is from the 1980s, it works as well for housing as it does for the rest of the economy,"
@amandayaggy amazing testimony :)
@amandayaggy amazing testimony :)
"Imagine if you owned property in the rezoning area and all of a sudden you're allowed new uses luxury condos, bib g box chain stores, nyu dorms or classrooms."
"If you're edison properties, de balsio donors, the chu family, etc. your dream is about to come true."
"If you're edison properties, de balsio donors, the chu family, etc. your dream is about to come true."
"I'm saying to the nyu students who were complaining about not being able to live in this area, you're going to be disappointed, the rents are not going to be affordable."
"There's nothing green about demolishing dozens of buildings,"
"The only supporters are yimby zealot real estate lobbying group Open NY, who have repeatedly slandered elderly members of the area as the KKK just for showing up and trying to stay in their homes,"
-@fuelgrannie
"The only supporters are yimby zealot real estate lobbying group Open NY, who have repeatedly slandered elderly members of the area as the KKK just for showing up and trying to stay in their homes,"
-@fuelgrannie
"I am a low-income senior,"
"My neighbor was recently displaced, the whole building's being demolished..."
"Why do i have to leave my home for new development?
"Think seriously about the humans in the area who will be affected,"
-Paula Augustine
"My neighbor was recently displaced, the whole building's being demolished..."
"Why do i have to leave my home for new development?
"Think seriously about the humans in the area who will be affected,"
-Paula Augustine
"i was part of broom street against the expressway,"
"why change a distinct neighborhood,"
"this is a sham, and the lie that they have used affordable housing...is very dirty politics,"
Again, you guys are fighting Jane Jacobs' friends...
"why change a distinct neighborhood,"
"this is a sham, and the lie that they have used affordable housing...is very dirty politics,"
Again, you guys are fighting Jane Jacobs' friends...
"I played at johnson street playground, I clubbed at danceteria, we bought bread from tony dabalino, with greats like jane jacobs, we fought the demolition of this neighborhood. I hope it doesn't get demolished now,"
I had to dip at 6:15ish, and it ended not long after -
an EIGHT+ HOUR HEARING...omg 🤦
After Open NY ran out of people, the last 3 hours were entirely the opposition.
Mostly just Soho residents who want to keep their homes they built with their two hands. U inspire me 😢💪🤩
an EIGHT+ HOUR HEARING...omg 🤦
After Open NY ran out of people, the last 3 hours were entirely the opposition.
Mostly just Soho residents who want to keep their homes they built with their two hands. U inspire me 😢💪🤩
btw, these are loose quotes, plz don't hold me accountable if the wording is a little off. i tried to make sure i got the spirit of what someone said even if the words were slightly off
you should be able to find the recording here for now:
council.nyc.gov/livestream/#vi…
and a permanent link to the recording here soon:
legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
council.nyc.gov/livestream/#vi…
and a permanent link to the recording here soon:
legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
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