""I clearly recognize now that there is a very important role to be played, and one that city government must facilitate through the increasing of density around mass transit hubs, the ending of the requirement to build parking lots, as well as the need to upzone neighborhoods that have historically not contributed to affordable housing production-namely, wealthier neighborhoods," Mamdani told the paper."
""We had a meeting today that actually surprised me," said President Trump in a joint address with Mamdani from the Resolute Desk. "He wants to see housing being built. He wants to see rents coming down. All things that I agree with." "We may disagree on how we get there," he added. The idea of building more housing in New York City as a way to address the rising cost of shelter has captured many of New York's elected leaders, Mamdani included."
"On Monday, he appointed a diverse coalition of officials to assist with developing a housing policy as he transitions into Gracie Mansion. It included YIMBY voices like Open New York's President Annemarie Gray, New York State Tenant Bloc leader Cea Weaver, and real estate interests like Real Estate Board of"
Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss New York City housing policy and the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP). Trump expressed support for building housing and lowering rents while acknowledging potential disagreements on methods. Mamdani supported recent ballot changes that ease ULURP and described a shift toward recognizing the private market's role in housing production. He advocated increasing density near mass transit, ending parking requirements, and upzoning wealthier neighborhoods to boost affordable housing. Mamdani appointed a transition committee including YIMBY activists, tenant leaders, and real estate interests to craft housing policy.
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