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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Elizabeth Velez, Business Owner, on Western Rail Yards Rezoning
3:16:13
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76 sec
Elizabeth Velez, a Manhattan business owner, expresses strong support for the rezoning of Hudson Yards West. She emphasizes the project's potential to transform an underutilized area of New York City, bringing numerous benefits to the community and the city as a whole.
- Highlights benefits including new housing, green space, public schools, MTA funding, and job opportunities
- Argues that the project represents New York City's iconic development and evolution
- Urges the City Council to vote yes on the zoning change, stating it will benefit all New Yorkers
Elizabeth Velez
3:16:13
Elizabeth Files.
3:16:19
Good afternoon, members of the city council.
3:16:21
My name is Elizabeth Velez, and I'm a business owner, for a business that is established in Manhattan and does work in and around the area of the the Hudson Yards.
3:16:32
I am absolutely in support for the rezoning of the the city council rezoning of the, Hudson Yards, allowing them to move forward.
3:16:42
New York City is the center of the world and is best known for iconic developments.
3:16:48
The Hudson Yards West is emblematic of this, not only equity, but also the great evolution of an underutilized, underserved area of the New York City.
3:16:59
New housing, green space, public schools, amenities, funding for the MTA, and great jobs both in construction and permanent jobs, and opportunities of inclusion for diverse firms to build our great city.
3:17:15
We have the opportunity now to continue to transform the skyline of Manhattan.
3:17:20
Let's dream big and support the zoning change, which will benefit all New Yorkers.
3:17:25
I support the city council to vote yes on this zoning change.