Tyler Baldwin, a resident of Astoria, Queens, expresses strong support for the City of Yes initiative, emphasizing its potential to address New York City's housing crisis and affordability issues. Baldwin highlights the importance of increasing housing supply to combat record-low vacancy rates, high rents, and population decline, particularly among families and vulnerable groups.

• Cites recent Bloomberg article reporting an 18% decrease in the under-5 population since April 2020
• Emphasizes the initiative's potential to help essential workers like New York Police Department (NYPD) officers and firefighters afford housing in the city
• Urges the City Planning Commission to approve the proposal in full, considering the positive impact on families and the city's workforce

• City of Yes will provide much-needed housing supply in an era of record low vacancy rates and record-high rents
• New York City is facing a cost of living crisis, causing middle-class families to leave the city
• The under-5 population has fallen by 18% since April 2020
• Housing affordability affects vulnerable populations, with 8% of transgender adults experiencing homelessness in the past year
• New housing creation provides opportunities for good jobs and family formation
• Public servants are being pushed out due to the high cost of living
• The amendment will help essential workers like NYPD officers and firefighters afford housing in the city
• The proposal will allow for building generational wealth through coops and condos

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