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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Michael Feinberg, Resident of South Slope, on Arrow Linen Site Rezoning
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Michael Feinberg, a South Slope resident for 6 years, voices support for the proposed rezoning of the Arrow Linen site. He emphasizes the need for more housing units to address the city's housing crisis and rising rental costs.
- Feinberg shares his personal experience with a 20% rent increase proposal from his landlord.
- He argues that the need for more housing should take precedence over concerns about building height.
- The proposed rezoning would create 100 new homes for families of various income levels.
Michael Feinberg
3:50:54
Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak.
3:50:57
My name is Michael Feinberg.
3:50:58
I've been a resident of South Slope for 6 years, and I'm here to voice my support for the proposed rezoning on the Arrow Linen site.
3:51:06
As a market rate renter, I've seen the cost of housing skyrocket over my time in the city.
3:51:11
Just last year, I received a proposed rent increase from my landlord of over 20%.
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I know many of my neighbors are homeowners and do not have to face the uncertainties of the housing market each year.
3:51:22
But year after year, more and more of our neighbors are being pushed out of their communities.
3:51:27
While no pro proposal will make everyone happy, the proposed rezoning will help create 100 of new homes that families of all incomes will be able to live in.
3:51:36
Preferences around the height of buildings should not outweigh the immediate need for more housing units.
3:51:42
Although this is a drop in the bucket over the course of the whole city, each project like this throughout the city contributes to the easing of the housing crisis and creating new homes.
3:51:51
I urge the council to approve this rezoning to allow these homes to be built.
3:51:54
Thank you.