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Debate over building shelters vs. affordable housing and long-term planning

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      Council Member Brannan and Commissioner Park engage in a debate over the decision to build shelters instead of affordable housing, touching on payment speed, long-term planning, and the use of the term 'emergency' for shelter construction.

      • Brannan presents a case where a developer is choosing to build a shelter over affordable housing due to quicker payments from DHS
      • Commissioner Park emphasizes the need for both shelter and affordable housing
      • Discussion on the appropriateness of using the term 'emergency' for long-term shelter construction projects
      • Park explains the ongoing need for shelter due to systemic issues like income inequality and housing shortages
      • Debate over the balance between addressing immediate shelter needs and long-term housing solutions
      • Commissioner Park contrasts New York's approach to homelessness with other cities, emphasizing the moral obligation to provide shelter