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Council Member Schulman expresses support for 10251 Queens Boulevard development
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Council Member Lynn C. Schulman voices her support for the proposed development at 10251 Queens Boulevard, citing the need for affordable housing in her district and praising the use of union labor. She thanks the applicant for working with the community and considering their requests, while also looking forward to future discussions on supportive housing opportunities in the area.
- The development will provide 216 residential units, with 54 being permanently affordable.
- The project will use union labor for both construction and building operations.
- While not including supportive housing, the project will have apartments designed for people with disabilities.
Lynn C. Schulman
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Thank you, Chair Riley.
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Today, I'm here to vote to support the proposed development at 10251 Queens Boulevard.
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My district needs more housing, specifically affordable housing, and this is what this development will provide.
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Of the two sixteen residential units, 54 will be permanently affordable.
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I am also proud of approving a project that will be using union labor in both the construction and operations of the building.
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I want to thank the applicant for working with me and the community on this project.
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I also want to thank the applicant for considering the community's request for supportive housing as part of the project.
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While this type of project does not meet the conditions required for supportive housing, the project will have apartments that are designed for people with disabilities, which is much appreciated.
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I look forward to further discussions on potential opportunities in this area.
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Thank you.