Daisy Calone, Bronx resident, on concerns about City of Yes zoning changes in R4 and R4A districts
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Daisy Calone, a lifelong Bronx resident and homeowner, testifies against the proposed zoning text amendments for residential districts, particularly changes to R4 and R4A districts. She argues that the proposed changes will negatively impact the quality of life in low-density growth areas of the Bronx and potentially displace minority homeowners.
- Calone contends that the zoning amendments will allow as-of-right higher density development without considering community impact or input.
- She expresses concern about the Half Mile Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) proposal, stating it would significantly alter her LaSalle Waterbury neighborhood.
- Calone cites low homeownership rates in the Bronx and argues that the proposed changes could further reduce homeownership opportunities, particularly for Black and Hispanic New Yorkers.
- Opposes changes to R4 and R4A districts
- Concerned about allowing higher density without parking or community input
- Argues that one-size-fits-all zoning doesn't consider neighborhood character
- Worries about the impact of half-mile Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones on the community
- Concerned about the conversion of owner-occupied homes to apartment buildings
- Highlights low homeownership rates in the Bronx, especially among minority communities
- Requests a full analysis of the potential impact of the proposed zoning changes
[EXPERIMENTAL]
Which elements of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity were discussed in this testimony?
- Parking Mandates
- Transit-Oriented Development
The following are AI-extracted quotes and reasoning about which elements of the proposal were discussed in this testimony.
This is a quick, close approximation. Occasionally, the connection between a testimony's transcript and specific elements of City Planning's proposal is tenuous.
Read about this AI-generated analysis here.
Parking Mandates
"It is about allowing as of right density without parking, which will give developers an as of right permit to build higher density without looking at community impact of seeking community input."
This quote directly mentions the removal of parking requirements, which is a key aspect of the proposal to remove parking mandates. The speaker is expressing concern about this element of the proposal.
Transit-Oriented Development
"The Half Mount Transit District will decimate my community and change the fabric of my LaSalle Waterbury neighborhood. That half mile TLD is too drastic and would significantly impact a large land area."
This quote directly refers to the Transit-Oriented Development aspect of the proposal, specifically mentioning the half-mile Transit District, which is a key feature of the proposal to allow more development near transit.
"Similarly, other large cities currently have a maximum of 1 quarter mile transit zone from subway transit stations with community input."
This quote further discusses the Transit-Oriented Development aspect, comparing the proposed half-mile transit zone to other cities' quarter-mile zones, indicating the speaker's concern about the extent of the proposed transit-oriented development area.
About this analysis:
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When an element is explicitly stated in the testimony (e.g. "Universal Affordability Preference" or "UAP"), the analysis is accurate.
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