PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Juan O'Neill, Urban Policy and Planning Graduate
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Juan O'Neill, a recent graduate in urban policy and planning, testified in support of the City of Yes proposal with specific recommendations. He urged the council to vote yes on the proposal while emphasizing the importance of contextual zoning and expanding mandatory inclusionary housing zoning in key areas of New York City.
- O'Neill highlighted his experience working on inclusionary zoning in Newark
- He recommended adherence to contextual zoning as part of the proposal
- O'Neill called for an amendment and expansion of mandatory inclusionary housing zoning in Manhattan, Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, and areas near the Staten Island ferry
Juan O'Neill
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Good afternoon, Juan O'Neil.
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A relatively recent graduate from the new school, master's in urban policy and planning.
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Senior planning for community not the presidency of Newark, where I worked on the foundation and legislative fundamentals of the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance.
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I urge this counsel and sub committee to vote yes for the city of yes proposal with the following requirements, adherence to contextual zoning, and an amendment and expansion of the mandatory inclusion housing zoning for the entirety of Manhattan Island, Long Island City, Downtown Brooklyn, and areas near the Staten Island ferry.
