REMARKS
Balancing neighborhood character with housing needs
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Council Member Riley emphasizes the importance of preserving neighborhood character while addressing the housing crisis in New York City.
- The diverse character of New York City neighborhoods is highlighted as a defining element of the city.
- Different types of neighborhoods are mentioned, including historic districts, low-density areas, mid-density districts, brownstone neighborhoods, and high-density residential districts.
- The council faces the challenge of preserving this diversity while ensuring that every community contributes to both market-rate and affordable housing.
- The character of a neighborhood is noted as a significant factor in why people choose to live in certain areas.
- The council aims to find a balance between preserving neighborhood diversity and addressing the housing crisis.
Kevin Riley
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Let's also talk about neighborhoods built character.
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The character of a neighborhood is important.
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For many New Yorkers, it is the reason they move to their homes.
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This is true across different neighborhoods, whether it be historic districts, 1 or 2 family home neighborhoods, mid density districts with homes between 5 to 7 stories, brownstone neighborhoods, or high density residential district with specific architectural features.
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Each neighborhood in New York City offers something different, and this diversity of housing is a defining element of our great city.
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So the question here is, how do we preserve the rich diversity in the city's neighborhoods while still making sure every community board contributes not just more market housing, but also affordable housing?
