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Council Member Stevens Asks DYCD About Changes in NDA Program Areas Due to Community Feedback

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Council Member Althea Stevens inquires about the 2020 update in Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) program areas, specifically regarding the introduction of economic development, safety awareness, crime prevention, and the discontinuation of disconnect youth programming. Deputy Commissioner Mike Bobbitt explains the agency's response to feedback from the 2016 community assessment, detailing the decision to adjust NDA programs to avoid service duplication and address unmet needs, particularly around economic development and safety.