TESTIMONY
Osagie Afe, Senior Manager of Business Assistance at Long Island City Partnership, on Support for the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity Zoning Amendments
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Osagie Afe, representing the Long Island City Partnership, voices strong support for the Department of City Planning's proposed City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning amendments to modernize regulations and boost New York City's economic recovery.
- Advocates for zoning changes that would support local small businesses, create thriving commercial corridors, and bolster the city's economic recovery
- Believes the amendments would eliminate confusing and outdated regulations hindering small business growth and provide needed flexibility
- Supports the new manufacturing district tax amendment with modifications advocated for by the industrial coalition, such as eliminating incompatible uses and increasing FAR in core industrial districts
- Views the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity as crucial for reimagining the future of local communities and providing sensible rules for businesses
Osagie Afe
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Can you hear me?
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Yeah.
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Can you hear me?
Kevin C. Riley
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Yes.
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We do.
Osagie Afe
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Perfect.
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Thank you.
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My name is Osagee.
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I'm with Long Island City Partnership.
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Thank you for giving me this time today.
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So Long Island City Partnership strongly supports the Department of City's Planning proposed city of yes for economic opportunity.
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Unmanned to modernize the city zoning regulations.
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This initiative would help support local small businesses, create driving commercial, corridors and bolsters New York City's Economic Recovery.
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Founded in 1971, LICP is the Economic Development Corporation for LIC.
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And our mission is to advocate for economic development that benefits LIC's industrial, commercial, cultural, and residential sectors.
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The goal is to attract new businesses retain those already here and welcome new residents.
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The proposed zoning tax amendment aims to eliminate confusing and outdated regulations that have hindered the growth of small businesses and limited their potential.
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It provides the flexibility, local businesses need to grow and adapt as our local economies continue to evolve and create stronger foundation for the city's economic recovery.
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For our bid corridors, the amendment recognizes important of and support of vibrant thriving commercial streets, where communities gather cultures converge and neighborhoods are enriched.
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As the industrial business service provider, under contract with Department of Small Business Services.
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We also support the new manufacturing district tax amendment with modifications that the industrial coalition is advocating for.
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1, eliminating combatable uses in core industrial districts In 2, increased F AR in core industrial districts, 3, include incentive bonus for industrial uses for transition and growth districts.
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City of Yes, of Economic Opportunity is a crucial step forward.
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Reimagining the future of our local communities and giving businesses and sensible rules to follow.