PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Marie Marsina, Board Member of Douglaston Civic Association
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Marie Marsina, a homeowner and board member of the Douglaston Civic Association, strongly opposes the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal. She argues that the proposal will destroy one-family owner-occupied communities, increase density without addressing infrastructure needs, and fail to create mandatory affordable housing.
- Marsina emphasizes the lack of infrastructure planning in the proposal, questioning how schools, social services, hospitals, and other essential services will be expanded.
- She suggests alternatives such as utilizing existing vacant lots and buildings for affordable housing instead of a "one size fits all" approach.
- Marsina criticizes the proposal for not truly addressing affordable housing needs, stating that it shouldn't come at the expense of existing homeowners and communities.
Marie Marsina
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Good evening.
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My name is Marie Marcina.
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I am a one family homeowner living in Douglas And Queens for the past 30 years.
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I'm also a board member with the Douglas And Pacific Association.
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I am 100% opposed to the entire city of yes for housing opportunity proposal.
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This proposal will not force a positive change in our neighborhoods, but will instead destroy our one family owner occupied communities along with impacting our light, air, and green space.
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It will not create mandatory affordable housing because it is not mandatory.
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I repeat, it is not mandatory.
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But it will increase density without any meaningful infrastructure.
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Infrastructure is extremely important in every neighborhood, and it is not fully addressed in your proposal.
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What is the plan?
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What financial investments are you making for more schools?
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Social services, EMS workers, hospitals, sewers, drainage, etcetera.
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You've heard from numerous communities that this is important.
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And what are the resources for ADU oversight?
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More research and financial support is needed to address these questions before any affordable housing proposal is approved.
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I agree the city is in need of affordable housing.
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I have been listening on this Zoom call since 10 o'clock this morning.
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I'm not deaf.
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But this proposal does not truly address these needs and should not come at the expense of the wider family homeowners, their communities, and their safety.
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We need to take a step back and not use a one size fits all approach There are other alternatives that the city can explore by utilizing the numerous vacant lots and buildings already in existence and mandating that these buildings provide permanent affordable affordable housing that does not start at $35100 a month.
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This proposal is not the solution in its current form.
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A one size fits all plan for every district doesn't work for the diverse neighborhoods in New York City.
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Marie Marsina
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But maybe well, no.
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Thank you.
Kevin C. Riley
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Thank you, miss Maria.
