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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Angela Kravtchenko, Board Member and 1st Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 13
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Angela Kravtchenko, a Brooklyn resident and member of Community Board 13, testified against the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal. She emphasized that while they're not against affordable housing, they don't believe relying on developers will solve the affordability crisis, citing examples from Coney Island's recent development history.
- Highlighted the mismatch between new "affordable" housing and the actual income levels of Coney Island residents
- Raised concerns about decreasing home ownership and increasing residential prices in the area
- Emphasized flood risks in Coney Island, describing it as the fastest sinking area of New York City