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Weāre here at Housing Works Bookstore discussing the housing crisis with Jerusalem Demsas and our Executive Director Annemarie Gray!
NYC! Weāll see you at Housing Works Bookstore in 15 mins to discuss Jerusalem Demsasās excellent new book, On The Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy Join us at 7 for drinks at Botanica Bar!
And these delays come with a cost: $50,000 per home. Thatās huge. They also identified discretionary permitting ā a rezoning, or āULURPā ā as taking 30 months in NYC. That's 2.5 years just to be allowed to build new homes. All of this contributes to our housing crisis.
Like much of the US, New York is experiencing a dire housing shortage. One factor is our lengthy permitting and review process. But according to a new report from the White House CEA, New York takes an average of 2 years to permit new homes.
PS if you think City Council should fix this, go support City of Yes next Tuesday 10/22 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
NYC! This evening's conversation between The Atlantic's Jerusalem Demsas and our own Annemarie Gray sold out almost immediately, but we will be hanging out afterwards at Botanica Bar! Come join us around 7 maps.app.goo.gl/j4UW8HosXS79...
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For all New Yorkers to have access to affordable homes, permitting has to be fast, transparent, and predictable. Right now, NYC Council is considering a proposal that will help with all of that. If you want more homes and lower rents, tell your Council Member!! actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...
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NEW: The White House just released a new report that singles out NYC for its long permitting times for new homes š How long does it take to permit a new home in NYC? 2 years, adding $50,000 (!!!) to the cost of every new home. A short š§µ
City of Yes is proposing to end parking mandates in NYC. That wonāt make it illegal to build parkingāitāll just make it legal to build without parking. Email your Council Member to tell them you support ending parking mandates! www.amny.com/opinion/elim...
In New York City, space is arguably the most premium commodity. With a growing population and housing demand that seems insatiable and will continue to grow,