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Elizabeth Denys from Open New York on transit-oriented development, parking minimums, and accessory dwelling units in the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative

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      Elizabeth Denys, a board member of Open New York and resident of Flatbush, Brooklyn, expresses strong support for the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative. She emphasizes the need for more affordable housing options throughout New York City and focuses on three aspects of the proposal that would significantly impact her neighborhood: transit-oriented development, lifting parking minimums, and allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

      • Denys argues that transit-oriented development and lifting parking minimums will create sustainable, walkable communities and reduce housing costs.
      • She contends that the proposed 3-5 story apartment buildings near transit are contextual with existing historic structures in Flatbush.
      • Denys advocates for ADUs as a solution to help families live closer together and provide homeowners with additional income to offset maintenance costs.

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