PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jim Wright, Transportation Tech and Urban Designer from American Institute of Architects, New York
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Jim Wright, representing the American Institute of Architects, New York (AIA New York), strongly supports the Bronx Metro North rezoning proposal. He emphasizes the plan's focus on transit-oriented development and its potential to create opportunities for higher-density mixed-use development near transit stations while preserving existing neighborhood character.
- The proposal aligns with city-wide housing goals, including increased residential density near transit, mandatory inclusionary housing, and elimination of parking mandates.
- Wright acknowledges the extensive community outreach conducted by the city and MTA, resulting in favorable votes from local community boards and the Bronx Borough President.
- He urges continued community engagement and investments in critical infrastructure to support the rezoning plan's full potential.
Jim Wright
4:17:17
Good afternoon.
4:17:18
My name is Jim Wright, a transportation tech and urban designer speaking on behalf of the American Institute of Architects, New York, AI in New York, strongly reports to goals and provisions of the zoning proposal, which links local city and regional land use and mobility goals through transit oriented development.
4:17:36
Defined grain zoning changes will create opportunities for higher density mixed use residential, commercial and retail development at purchaser of NS.
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And strengthen the regional medical and research hub at Morris Park to attract access to regional public cancer by providing access to Johnson Housing, wanting to underutilize Amtrak right away with its mostly manufacturing industrial uses, we will direct development in a way that affects the character of the existing neighborhoods while allowing for growth around the transit stations.
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While separate from the city wide, city of yes for housing opportunities zoning proposal, This neighborhood plan shares several of its goals.
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Increased residential density, closest to transit access, mandatory inclusionary housing requirements, and elimination of marketing mandates for new housing developments.
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These matures will create more affordable, healthier, and sustainable communities.
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We recognize the robust outreach and engagement that's a city and MTA have under Dayton with local communities over many years which was validated by a favorable vote by 2 of the 3 local community boards with jurisdiction, as well as from the Bronx Bureau Board and Bronx Bureau President.
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Weird local council members, DCP, and other city agencies to continue this community outreach.
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AI and New York further purges that DCP and other city agencies work together to leverage the full potential of this resulting by making public investments in critical infrastructure structure, including open space, streetscape improvements, school libraries, basic services like power, sewer, water, and public safety.
4:19:12
By accommodating sustainable growth and connecting our residents to job opportunities, services and rent creations locally and beyond.
UNKNOWN
4:19:19
Hey, Tom.
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It's expiring.
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Thank you.
Jim Wright
4:19:23
Can I just finish
Kevin C. Riley
4:19:24
this Yes?
4:19:24
You can wrap it up.
Jim Wright
4:19:26
The coordinated land use transportation planning approach for the Bronx Metro North plan serves as a model for topical urban planning throughout the city.
4:19:35
Thanks for letting me speak.
