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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Logan Phares, Political Director of Open New York

4:20:55

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110 sec

Logan Phares, Political Director of Open New York, testified in favor of the proposed Bronx Metro North rezoning, emphasizing the severe housing shortage in New York City and the need for increased housing supply. The testimony highlighted the benefits of transit-oriented development and the potential positive impact of the rezoning plan.

  • New York City is experiencing its tightest housing market in decades, with a rental vacancy rate of 1.4%
  • The proposed plan will create 75,100 new homes and 10,000 new jobs in transit-accessible areas
  • Open New York encourages the council to pass the current proposal without cuts to density and maintain the elimination of residential parking mandates