The City Council's approval of Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" zoning reform plan comes amidst ongoing debates regarding housing crisis solutions and infrastructure strains within Queens communities.
Queens lawmakers exhibiting opposition are particularly vocal about the risks of overdevelopment, which they argue threatens to alter the character of local neighborhoods and overburden existing infrastructure.
While the plan shifts from an initial expectation of producing 100,000 housing units to now achieving 80,000, it is still seen as a critical move towards affordable housing amid a deepening crisis.
Council Members voiced their strong dissent, emphasizing their belief that new housing units should not significantly affect community character or infrastructure, a sentiment echoed by local community boards.
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