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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Brian Chen, Chief Strategy Officer of Chinese-American Planning Council on Hudson Yards West Project
1:55:09
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100 sec
Brian Chen, representing the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), expresses support for the Hudson Yards West project due to its potential for inclusive community development and economic opportunities. He highlights the project's alignment with CPC's mission to empower immigrant and low-income New Yorkers.
- The project commits to creating 35,000 union construction jobs and 5,000 permanent union jobs
- Hudson Yards West has pledged to partner with CPC's workforce development programs
- CPC aims to collaborate with the Hudson Yards West team to ensure inclusive benefits for a wide range of New Yorkers
Brian Chen
1:55:09
Thank you, chair Reilly, council member Bacher, subcommittee members for the opportunity to speak today.
1:55:15
My name is Brian Chen and I am the chief strategy officer of the Chinese American Planning Council.
1:55:19
We are a 60 year old social service organization rooted in community and anchored across 35 sites throughout New York City, serving 80,000 individuals and families annually.
1:55:30
From early childcare and after school programs to English literacy classes and older adult programming, our holistic services ensure community members not only survive, but thrive.
1:55:39
The Chinese American Planning Council is supportive of the inclusive community integrated workforce and economic development potential of the Hardison Yards West project as it aligns with our agency's mission to promote the social and economic empowerment of immigrant and low income New Yorkers.
1:55:55
Through the project's commitment to support workforce training, job creation, and career advancement, including 35,000 union construction jobs and 5,000 permanent union jobs, Hudson Yards West is positioned to be an opportunity hub inclusive of the small business community and the city's diverse but often marginalized populations, including the multilingual and multigenerational immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and unemployed and underemployed residents served by community organizations such as the Chinese American Planning Council.
1:56:27
Furthermore, Hudson Yards West has also pledged to partner with our agency's workforce development programs, giving our constituents a real stake in the project.
1:56:36
CPC, the Chinese American Planning Council, is committed to collaborating with the Hudson Yards West team to ensure their efforts remain inclusive and benefit the widest possible range of New Yorkers.
1:56:47
Thank you again for your time.