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Discussion on Zoning for Families proposal and its funding
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Council Member Kevin Riley inquires about the $1 million funding allocated for Zoning for Families in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Director Dan Garodnick explains that the proposal is still in development but aims to improve families' access to parks and schools, and connect new buildings to transit improvements.
- The proposal is not yet fully defined, but funding has been allocated to proceed with its development
- The initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to improve urban planning and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Exact details of the proposal are not yet available as it's still being shaped
Kevin Riley
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Thank you, chair Salamanca.
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The preliminary plan includes 1,000,000 in city funding each fiscal twenty twenty five and 2026 for zoning their families.
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What will this funding be used for?
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And can you tell us more about the city of yes zoning for families proposal and its goals?
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And do you expect to certify this application this year?
Dan Garodnick
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So, this is a proposal that is still in development, so we appreciate that there's funds allocated to allow us to proceed.
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It is designed to make it easier for families to access parks and schools, make it better for us to tie new buildings to transit improvements.
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But insofar as it is a proposal still in development, I can't go much further than that other than to say that we're glad that there's funds allocated in the budget, and we are actively working on shaping the proposals that will be part of this.