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Council Member Schulman supports affordable housing development in Queens
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Council Member Lynn C. Schulman expresses her support for a proposed development at 102-51 Queens Boulevard, highlighting its contribution to affordable housing and use of union labor. She thanks the applicant for working with the community and considering requests for supportive housing.
- The development will provide 216 residential units, with 54 being permanently affordable.
- The project will use union labor for both construction and operation.
- While not meeting conditions for supportive housing, the project will include apartments designed for people with disabilities.
Lynn C. Schulman
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Thank you, majority leader.
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Today, I am voting to support the proposed development at 102 Dash 51 Queens Boulevard.
0:20:45
My district needs more housing, specifically affordable housing, and this is what this development will provide.
0:20:51
Of the 216 residential units, 54 will be permanently affordable.
0:20:55
I am also proud of approving a project that will be using union labor in both the construction and operation of the building.
0:21:01
I wanna thank the applicant for working with me and the community on this project.
0:21:05
I also wanna thank the applicant for considering the community's request for supportive housing as part of the project.
0:21:09
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.
0:21:19
Thank you very