REMARKS
Support for the modified project
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Council Member Hanif highlights the broad support for the modified Arrow Linen rezoning project and contrasts it with the potential alternative scenario.
- Lists supporters including Speaker Adams, Chair Salamanca, Chair Riley, local state senator Maury, Borough President Reynoso, and 32BJ SEIU
- Emphasizes that without the rezoning agreement, the site could become a luxury development with no affordable units
- Presents the project as an opportunity to create 100 new affordable units without disrupting the neighborhood character
Shahana K. Hanif
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That's why this proposal has the support of speaker Adams, chair Salamanca, chair Riley, local state senator Maury, borough president Reynoso, and 32 BJ SEIU.
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Without a rezoning agreement, this site would become an, as of right, luxury development with zero affordable units.
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Instead, we have an opportunity to create 100 new affordable units and do so without constructing super tall buildings that would disrupt the character of the neighborhood.