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Introduction and congratulations on Commissioner Goodridge's renomination
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Council Member Keith Powers congratulates Commissioner Leah Goodridge on her renomination to the City Planning Commission. He briefly introduces the topic of affordability in housing projects.
- Acknowledgment of Goodridge's advocacy for affordability
- Recognition that even $3,000 studios are unattainable for many New Yorkers
- Introduction to the discussion on affordability goals in city planning projects
Keith Powers
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Thank you.
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Thanks for being with us today and congratulations on the renomination.
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On the topic of so look, I think we all appreciate the advocacy around affordability and we know that for many New Yorkers that that studio at $3,000 is unattainable even for some dual income homes, two income homes, still a value in space proposition that doesn't make a lot of sense.
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Can you talk more about and recognizing each project has its own specifics and has unique details, whether it's literally the financing of the project to get there or the location of the project or what makes sense.
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When we talk about affordability and when it comes to the City Planning Commission for approval or rejection, what is it like?
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What is the goal around affordability?
Leah Goodridge
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What is the