REMARKS
Introduction to the Bronx Metro North rezoning project
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Council Member Amanda Farías introduces the Bronx Metro North rezoning project, highlighting the long-overdue investment in the Bronx with four new Metro North stations. She outlines the key benefits of the project, including new housing, job creation, pedestrian safety upgrades, additional transit options, and substantial infrastructure investment.
- The rezoning approval aims to bring significant improvements to the Bronx area
- The project is described as a long-overdue investment in the community
- Multiple benefits are outlined, covering housing, employment, safety, and infrastructure
Amanda Farías
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Thank you, Chair Riley.
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Today, we are voting to bring a long overdue investment to the Bronx with 4 new Metro North stations.
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The approval of this rezoning would create much needed housing, more jobs, facilitate pedestrian safety upgrades, additional transit options, and substantial infrastructure investment throughout the rezoning area.