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How Each NYC Councilmember Voted on City of Yes for Housing
Dec 6, 2024 · "City of Yes" updates a swath of the city's zoning code to make it easier to build new housing: via Accessory Dwelling Units like a backyard cottage or basement apartment, adding apartments on educational and religious campuses, allowing taller buildings in low-density commercial districts and transit hubs, among other efforts.
NYCHA to Distribute $185M to Aid Households That Owe Rent.
Oct 17, 2024 · NYCHA will distribute up to $185 million to help select public housing households pay owed rent, thanks to an infusion of funds from the state and federal government—an effort to help eradicate the hundreds of millions of dollars in rent arrears amassed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The housing authority says it has identified roughly 61,500 households with rent debt that may ...
Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Association for Neighborhood Housing & Development, or ANHD, turns 50 this year. The coalition—made up of dozens of community groups across the five boroughs—has a stated mission of building “community power to win affordable housing and thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers.” The organization also gave birth to City Limits.
Opinion: Community Control of Roy Wilkins Park Is Essential for ...
Nov 21, 2024 · This situation is bigger than one organization or one park. It’s about honoring the legacy of our predecessors who fought to create this property and Solomon Goodrich, who envisioned Roy Wilkins Park as a sanctuary for our community.His vision led to the formation of SQPA, which for decades has upheld the park’s mission to serve Southeast Queens.
Planning Commission Approves 'City of Yes' Housing Plan by 10-3 …
Sep 25, 2024 · The version of City of Yes approved by the Planning Commission included some modifications, including exempting NYCHA campuses from the "infill" proposal, which aims to make it easier to build housing on zoning lots with existing buildings, such as campuses owned by educational institutions or religious organizations.. Public housing is subject to federal land use rules, and NYCHA is already ...
In One Day, Four NYCHA Developments Convert to PACT Private …
Oct 4, 2024 · PACT is one of the solutions NYCHA has turned to in order to chip away at the mounting cost of capital needs. So far, there are 37,851 units in the planning and engagement stage, under construction or completed construction for PACT, which will facilitate an estimated $13.2 billion worth of renovations.
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NYCHA Selects Bushwick's Hylan Houses to Vote on Funding …
Aug 13, 2024 · As the voting period at NYCHA’s Coney Island and Unity Towers Houses comes to an end this week, a new one is on the horizon this fall for a housing development in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The Hylan Houses, a single building that houses 410 residents, is next up to decide on how best to invest in their complex, according to NYCHA.
NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here’s How to …
May 22, 2024 · After a nearly 15-year closure, the New York City Housing Authority will reopen the Section 8 waitlist on June 3, giving New Yorkers across 200,000 households a fresh shot at a coveted, federally-backed rental voucher.