Dan Garodnick, Chair of the City Planning Commission, concludes a marathon hearing on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative. He emphasizes the importance of the issue, thanks participants, and reiterates key points about New York City's housing crisis and the need for action.

• Over 200 speakers participated in the hearing
• Garodnick stresses the need for fact-based discussion and cites the 1.4% vacancy rate as evidence of the housing crisis
• He reaffirms the goal of creating more housing in every neighborhood
• The Chair encourages commissioners to focus on specifics and invites the public to review materials on the initiative's website
• Garodnick concludes by wishing Housing Director John Mangin a happy birthday

• The City Planning Commission heard from over 200 speakers, indicating the importance of the issue to New Yorkers.
• New York City is facing a deep housing crisis due to insufficient housing supply.
• The latest housing vacancy survey showed a 1.4% vacancy rate, the lowest since 1968.
• The housing shortage impacts job hiring, affordability, and homelessness.
• Evidence and academic consensus support the need for more housing of all types to address the crisis.
• The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative aims to create more housing in every neighborhood.
• Inaction is not an option in addressing the housing crisis.
• The Department of City Planning is available to answer questions and provide specific information about the proposal.
• The public can find materials about the initiative on the NYC.gov website.

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