Commissioner Dan Garodnick stated, "This is the most pro-housing policy in the history of New York City zoning. We've never attempted to do something like this." This reflects the ambitious nature of the City of Yes plan.
Council members voiced concerns about how the sweeping changes could affect the character of lower-density neighborhoods, fearing it may permanently alter their suburban qualities.
The plan proposes to construct approximately 100,000 new housing units over the next 15 years, marking a significant departure from traditional zoning rules established over the past fifty years.
During public hearings, there was evident tension between the city's goal to alleviate the housing crisis and local concerns about maintaining community character and neighborhood integrity.
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