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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.

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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.

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As a market rate renter, I've seen the cost of housing skyrocket over my time in the city.

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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.

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But year after year, more and more of our neighbors are being pushed out of their communities.

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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.

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Preferences around the height of buildings should not outweigh the immediate need for more housing units.

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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.

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I urge the council to approve this rezoning to allow these homes to be built.

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Thank you.

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