Q&A
Discussion on housing development across New York City districts
1:57:16
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28 sec
Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Council Member Mercedes Narcisse discuss the disparity in housing development across different New York City districts. Reynoso emphasizes the need for all neighborhoods to contribute to addressing the housing crisis, while Narcisse agrees but raises concerns about infrastructure readiness in some areas.
- Reynoso highlights the significant difference in housing unit additions between Community District 1 (18,000 units) and Community District 18 (500 units) from 2010-2020.
- Narcisse acknowledges the need for District 18 to contribute but expresses concerns about infrastructure readiness.
- Both agree on the importance of comprehensive planning in addressing housing needs across the city.
Mercedes Narcisse
1:57:16
But you mentioned district 18.
Antonio Reynoso
1:57:18
Yes.
Mercedes Narcisse
1:57:18
In the city of his, I'm in agreement with a lot of things that you said.
1:57:23
We wanna do our part.
1:57:24
Mhmm.
1:57:25
My district 1 will do our part and so is so other district.
1:57:29
But some part, the government have not done their part Mhmm.
1:57:32
In their infrastructure.
1:57:34
In addressing the water backup, like yesterday, I was talking to Don because then and now we've been talking, and I know we're dealing with the crisis in New York City.
Kevin C. Riley
1:57:44
Yeah.
Mercedes Narcisse
1:57:44
But how do we because my community is outraged because when there's a rain.
