As urban planner George Janes notes, the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) may appear modest but is actually the most sweeping change since 1961. It is set to fundamentally alter Manhattan's landscape... These revisions, while reducing some effects, still foresee significant alterations that could diminish the livability of our urban environment, especially in the densest residential area of the U.S. This raises concerns about maintaining the community's character amid such development.
The proposed COYHO housing reforms should be critically examined because they risk transforming our neighborhoods into overcrowded spaces. With infill allowing building heights that nearly double current regulations, the character and livability of areas like Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village could see irreversible changes. While promoting housing availability is essential, the approach of doubling building sizes could lead to a loss of community identity, potentially displacing longtime residents.
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