Q&A
Introduction and context of community concerns for Arrow Linen site redevelopment
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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif introduces the context of the Arrow Linen site redevelopment, highlighting community concerns about affordability and building height. She sets the stage for discussing various aspects of the proposed development with the project team.
- Community members have voiced concerns about affordability and proposed height
- The depth of affordability is a top concern for both the Council Member and constituents
- The introduction sets up the subsequent detailed questioning on various aspects of the project
Shahana K. Hanif
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Thank you, chair.
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And thank you, Nora, Andrew Andrew, and Nelly for joining us today.
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So as you know, over the past few months, Windsor Terrace residents have voiced their concerns very loud and clear during many hearings hosted by the community board, the borough president, and the city planning commission.
2:46:03
They've consistently highlighted the urgent need for affordability and raised concerns about the proposed height.
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The depth of affordability is a top con concern for both me and my constituents as we continue to see residents displaced from my district and the city.
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Can you walk us through your consideration of a 100% affordable development on this site?
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Sure.
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Again, something that
Nora Martins
2:46:28
we did review and engaged an affordable housing consultant to take a look at along with, you know, our experience with affordable housing development, which our firm does a lot of work in that space.