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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Laura Hulbert, Resident of Windsor Terrace
3:06:58
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135 sec
Laura Hulbert, a 35-year resident of Windsor Terrace, urges the denial of Arrow Linen's upzoning application for the 441/467 Prospect Avenue rezoning project. She argues that the proposed high-rise development is out of character with the neighborhood and could lead to displacement of current residents.
- Suggests limiting the upzoning to 7 stories and increasing the percentage of mandatory inclusionary housing to 40-45%
- Expresses concerns about luxury units and potential conversion of existing apartment buildings
- Criticizes the proposal for potentially displacing neighbors in rent-stabilized apartments and attracting predatory speculators
Laura Hulbert
3:06:58
Hello.
3:07:00
My name is Laura Hulbert.
3:07:01
I'm a resident of Windsor Terrace for 35 years.
3:07:07
Just to be clear, we're all on board with the city of yes.
3:07:11
We're saying yes.
3:07:12
Let's create units that enable city residents to stay in Brooklyn.
3:07:17
But we're say we're not saying yes.
3:07:20
Let's maximize the profits of the Arrow Linen family or the housing developers.
3:07:26
I'm here to urge you to deny Arrow Linen's radical upzoning application.
3:07:32
It's absurd to say that 15 or even 11 story towers would fit seamlessly into the context of the Windsor Terrace neighborhood surrounding the Arrow Linen site.
3:07:44
The surrounding houses are mostly 3 stories high.
3:07:47
The skyscape proposed would be unrecognizable, and the number of luxury units being pursued is out of touch with the character of the neighborhood.
3:07:58
Limiting the upzoning of the area to 7 stories and increasing the percentage of mandatory inclusion in inclusionary housing from 25% to 45 or to 40, actually, would serve to bring more affordable housing to the neighborhood.
3:08:17
And at the same time, it would deter developers con from converting the existing apartment buildings in the neighborhood into luxury high rises.
3:08:29
It is a little ironic that the idea behind City of Yes is to prevent residents being priced out of the city.
3:08:38
Yet the up zoning proposal for the arrow site would displace our neighbors and rent the stabilized apartments.
3:08:45
And it has already subjected some privately owned multifamily buildings to predatory speculators.
3:08:54
Yes to housing, but housing for whom precisely.
3:08:59
Please vote no on this rezoning application and uphold the Department of City Planning stated mission to work with neighborhoods to develop sound ground up frameworks for growth.
Kevin Riley
3:09:12
Thank you, Laura.
Laura Hulbert
3:09:12
Thank you.