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Council Member Susan Zhuang expresses support for the Brooklyn Yards project
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Council Member Susan Zhuang discusses her support for the Brooklyn Yards project, highlighting the balance between developer desires and community needs. She emphasizes the project's commitment to affordable housing and community benefits.
- The developer has committed to providing 2,000 square feet of space for community needs
- The project is supported by community boards
- Zhuang sees this as an example for future developments in addressing the affordable housing crisis
Susan Zhuang
0:07:08
Thank you, chair Riley, for giving me the opportunity to to speak about the Brooklyn Yard project.
0:07:15
This project is which will have a significant impact on my constituents.
0:07:23
As with a large scale development project, the city must balance the desires of the developer with the needs of the community.
0:07:32
There's no denying that the city needs more affordable housing.
0:07:36
My district, also no different.
0:07:40
Ever since I have been elected, I always speak about get more affordable housing, especially for senior housing.
0:07:48
While there is a significant demand for more housing in my district, There's also demand for developers to work with the community in order to bring about the best possible project for all sites.
0:08:04
After speaking with the developer and also representatives from the community, I'm pleased that the developer has sufficiently taken into account the need of the community, and therefore, I fully support the Brooklyn Yard project.
0:08:21
Also, the developer made certain commitment that will also direct a benefit to the commune community, such as provide 2,000 square feet of the space that will dedicated solely for community needs, and also the developer also commit to support several community based organizations through my district.
0:08:42
I would like to thank Brooklyn Yard Development for making this commitment and assure that the whole community can benefit from this proposed project.
0:08:52
As the city tried to navigate this affordable housing crisis, I hope this project can set as example to other proposed developments in my district and throughout the city.
0:09:07
The city and the developers need to continue working together to come up with a new and creative way to utilize the exist existing space.
0:09:18
For example, we can utilize this the active railroad, this which is not new.
0:09:26
This project where there are the community benefit is a win for all parties, and also our community boards are fully support this project.
0:09:35
This is why I fully support this project and urge my colleagues on this committee to vote in favor of Brooklyn Yards.
0:09:44
Thank you.
