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Council Member Hanif critiques current affordability proposal
2:33:30
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Council Member Hanif expresses her dissatisfaction with the current affordability proposal, stating that the minimum 25% affordable housing requirement is insufficient to address the community's needs.
- Criticizes the 25% affordable housing as the legal minimum, not a solution
- Emphasizes that affordability should not be an afterthought or checkbox
- Calls for deeper affordability, focusing on those most at risk of housing insecurity
- Requests more information from the Arrow Linen team on how they will address housing challenges
Shahana K. Hanif
2:33:30
That said, while I recognize that this proposal includes 25% affordable housing through the mandatory inclusionary housing program, I must be clear.
2:33:40
This is the legal minimum, not the solution our community deserves.
2:33:46
25% affordable housing is simply not enough.
2:33:51
Affordable affordability cannot be an afterthought or a checkbox on an on an application.
2:33:57
It must be a sustained, long lasting investment in the future of this neighborhood.
2:34:04
As we move forward, I will continue to advocate for deeper affordability with a particular focus on those most at risk of housing insecurity.
2:34:14
I look forward to hearing more from the Arrow Linen team on how they intend to ensure this project contributes its its fair share to the city wide and local housing challenges.