QUESTION
What additional efforts are being made to provide housing for artists in New York City?
3:22:07
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121 sec
The council member inquires about specific efforts and buildings identified to provide housing for artists in New York City. The commissioner mentions ongoing discussions to explore utilizing different affordable housing models and replicating successful examples, while working closely with another city agency. However, no concrete list of buildings is provided, disappointing the council member who emphasizes the need for more tangible examples like P.S. 109. One example given is the National Black Theatre's housing project.
- The council member presses for more details on housing initiatives for artists
- The commissioner cites ongoing discussions but lacks specific buildings identified
- The council member expresses disappointment in the lack of concrete examples provided
- One example given is the National Black Theatre's housing project for artists
- The exchange reflects a push for more tangible solutions for artist housing
Gale A. Brewer
3:22:07
One more quick question.
3:22:09
On the housing front.
3:22:11
PS 109, Manhattan Plaza, they're great.
3:22:14
What else are we doing to house artists in the city of New York?
Laurie Cumbo
3:22:17
We are continuing to have conversations and meaningful conversations with commissioner Adolfo Carreon.
3:22:22
We're continuing to talk about ways that we can utilize all the different forms of affordable housing.
3:22:29
If there are ways, if there are pathways, a lot of this is on the federal level, but we're looking for very creative ways.
3:22:36
To recreate a lot of the successful models that we have right here in New York City.
3:22:41
So we are definitely working on that with him.
3:22:44
Wanna see some things substantive come from a lot of these conversations, panel discussions that we've been having around it, and we'll continue to push that.
Gale A. Brewer
3:22:52
You know, I that's a okay answer.
3:22:54
It's not what I wanna hear.
3:22:55
I wanna hear that you have some buildings that you identified them.
3:22:58
Artists housing is different.
3:22:59
P s 109.
3:23:00
Melissa Margarito gets all the credit, but there should be other examples like that constantly.
3:23:06
Next time, I hope we hear from you, we have 6 buildings, Some of those conversions going on Midtown for the a b, the BC buildings should be for artists.
3:23:15
It's a different kind of application.
3:23:17
It's more complicated.
3:23:17
They don't have the same kind of pensions.
3:23:19
It's
Lucy Sexton
3:23:20
Mhmm.
3:23:20
I
Gale A. Brewer
3:23:20
mean, savings, etcetera.
3:23:22
So next time can we get a list of the abilities that you identified for artists?
Laurie Cumbo
3:23:26
Well, one of them that I Wanna BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION IS NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE.
3:23:30
THEY ARE DOING THIS PARTICULAR BUILDING Reporter:
Gale A. Brewer
3:23:34
I PUT MONEY IN.
3:23:35
As barrel president.
Laurie Cumbo
3:23:36
See that there.
3:23:36
We're already working together.
Gale A. Brewer
3:23:38
111.
3:23:39
We need more.
Laurie Cumbo
3:23:40
We need more, but I feel like the why what National Black Theater is doing is because they are able to create a model.
3:23:47
And our goal and hope is that this model will be able to transform and all buildings?
3:23:52
Well, not all buildings, but where it makes sense.
Gale A. Brewer
3:23:54
The model was the founder smart enough she was to have a purchase of a building in Harlem.
3:23:59
That's where the model came from.
3:24:00
In that particular instance, just finally, I noticed Dickens deserve deserve all the credit for theater of color.
Dennis Walcott
3:24:06
Thank
Gale A. Brewer
3:24:06
you very much.
Laurie Cumbo
3:24:07
Thank you, Council member Brewer.
