PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Kyle Jeremiah, Director of External Affairs at Bowery Residence Committee (BRC)
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Kyle Jeremiah, representing the Bowery Residence Committee (BRC), testified in support of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal. He emphasized the urgent need for more affordable housing options in New York City to address the growing homelessness crisis.
- BRC helped over 1,000 people transition to independent housing last year but could have assisted more if affordable housing supply wasn't limited.
- The proposal would ease restrictions on smaller units and repurpose underused spaces, creating much-needed housing.
- Jeremiah urged support for the proposal, viewing it as a crucial step towards building a more livable and inclusive city.
Kyle Jeremiah
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New York City must act swiftly to relieve the constraints that hinder the development of of affordable housing.
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My name is Kyle Darmaya, and I'm the director of external affairs at the Bowery Residence Committee or POC, one of New York City's largest housing and social service nonprofits.
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I see the urgent need for more housing options to address the city's growing crisis.
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While organizations like BRC are ready to build and provide housing, we are held back by zoning and other barriers that limit progress.
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The city's homelessness and housing and security crisis continues to escalate with tens of thousands relying on shelters and thousands more living on sheltered.
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Affordable housing is out of reach for far too many New Yorkers.
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Last year, BRC helped over a thousand people transition into independent housing.
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But we could have assisted even more if affordable housing supply wasn't so limited.
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The city of Jasper Housing Opportunity proposal is a crucial step forward by easing restrictions on smaller units and repurposing under use spaces This initiative will create much needed housing and help reduce homelessness.
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This is about making real progress and building a more livable, inclusive city.
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I urge you to support this proposal and help move New York City in the right direction.
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Thank you.
