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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Delsenia Glover, Representative from Community Board 10
2:21:42
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Delsenia Glover presented Community Board 10's stance on the One45 for Harlem development proposal. CB10's resolution was not an outright rejection, but a call for stronger commitments to the community, emphasizing responsible and equitable growth.
- CB10 conducted extensive community engagement, holding multiple meetings to ensure all voices were heard.
- The board outlined specific conditions for making the project more equitable, including dedicated community space, flood resiliency measures, and commitments to affordable housing.
- CB10 insisted on a legally binding community benefits agreement to hold developers accountable for various community initiatives and programs.
Delsenia Glover
2:21:42
Sure.
2:21:43
So CB10 has already submitted a resolution, but we would like to just give a little back a little bit more background about that.
2:21:53
A genuine reading of CB10's resolution reveals that the board vote was not an outright no, but a call for stronger commitments to the community.
2:22:01
Our role is not to rubber stamp development proposals, but to advocate for responsible, equitable growth that uplifts Harlem's residents.
2:22:10
CB10's approach to the 145 proposal was a model of community engagement and leadership.
2:22:15
Our team went beyond the standard public hearing process, holding two hybrid meetings and an additional virtual only meeting.
2:22:22
We ensured that all voices, whether skeptical or supportive, were heard.
2:22:26
The prevailing sentiment in these discussions were largely one of skepticism and opposition, although some community members did, express support.
2:22:35
CB 10 outlines specific reasonable conditions that would have made this project more equitable and beneficial to Harlem.
2:22:42
These included 15,000 square feet of dedicated community space for youth services, flood resiliency measures, and a commitment to affordable equitable affordable housing ensuring all permanently affordable units are equally distributed across both towers, the one tower and the one that's pending.
2:23:01
We also strongly emphasized the need for more permanently affordable units and lower area median income levels to ensure true affordability for Harlem residents.
2:23:12
CB10 also insisted on a legally binding community benefits agreement to hold developers accountable, including commitments to fund community initiatives, allocate a percentage of banquet hall revenue toward local programs, and establish clear goals for youth membership program.
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2:23:29
Time expelled.