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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Lynda Balsama, Community Organizer from United Neighbors of Prospect and Crown Heights

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      Lynda Balsama, representing United Neighbors of Prospect and Crown Heights, expressed concerns about the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP). She emphasized the potential negative impacts of market-rate high-rises on the existing community, drawing parallels to the unfulfilled promises of the Barclays Center and Atlantic Yards redevelopment.

      • Highlighted the need for truly affordable housing and preservation of small businesses
      • Pointed out the high displacement rates in the area's ZIP codes
      • Criticized the lack of official data on rent increases, emphasizing the importance of residents' lived experiences