REMARKS
Importance of community involvement and infrastructure improvements in housing development
0:11:25
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Council Member Riley emphasizes the critical need for community involvement in the housing development process and the importance of addressing infrastructure needs alongside new housing construction.
- Communities should be viewed as equal partners, not obstacles, in the development process
- Zoning changes cannot be made in isolation from existing community needs and infrastructure requirements
- The council member's district faces significant infrastructure problems, such as flooding, which must be addressed to support new housing
- The City of Yes initiative should focus on both new housing and addressing the needs of current residents
Kevin C. Riley
0:11:25
I want to emphasize how critical it is that communities be viewed as equal partners and not obstacles.
0:11:33
2nd, zoning changes cannot be made in a vacuum.
0:11:37
Existing community's needs and the improvements needed to accommodate the additional density must be considered.
0:11:45
For example, in my district, we have significant infrastructure problems with flooding.
0:11:50
To successfully build more housing in the northeast Bronx, major investments must be made in the sewer infrastructure.
0:11:59
The city of yes cannot just focus on new housing, but must address needs of current residents.
