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TESTIMONY

Emily Klein from Community Preservation Corporation on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reform proposal

6:27:27

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3 min

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Emily Klein, Senior Policy Associate at the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), testifies in support of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reform proposal. She emphasizes the critical need for addressing New York City's housing crisis through comprehensive zoning modernization to enable more housing construction across all neighborhoods.

  • Klein highlights specific elements of the proposal, including Town Center zoning, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, and the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP)
  • She argues that the proposal's carefully crafted interventions match existing neighborhood character while targeting outdated zoning elements
  • CPC urges the commission to approve the proposal as written, viewing it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the housing shortage and build a more inclusive city

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QUESTION

Commissioner Osorio questions the effectiveness of Universal Affordability Preference

6:30:32

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81 sec

Commissioner Juan Camilo Osorio asks Emily Klein of the Community Preservation Corporation about the effectiveness of the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) as the main affordability component in the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal. Klein responds that while UAP alone would not be sufficient, it provides a valuable component when combined with other incentives and funding structures.

  • Klein emphasizes that the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) target of UAP addresses a missing sector in housing needs
  • The discussion highlights the importance of considering UAP as part of a broader set of tools and incentives for affordable housing
  • The exchange underscores the complexity of addressing affordability in New York City's housing market

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