This article provides a weekly roundup of crucial updates regarding housing, land use, and homelessness in NYC. Key developments include increased housing proposals linked to a new casino project at Hudson Yards, recent lease cancellations by the Trump administration impacting the city, and a shift in city policy to accelerate the filling of vacant income-restricted apartments by circumventing the lottery system. Additionally, it highlights the ongoing struggle of young individuals in foster care due to housing shortages, presenting a complex picture of housing challenges.
The developers seeking city approval to build a casino at Hudson Yards are increasing the amount of housing proposed for the project, according to Politico.
The Trump administration has canceled dozens of leases around the city and state as part of efforts to downsize the federal government, according to Lohud.
The city will now bypass the housing lottery process when filling vacant, income-restricted apartments, an effort to fill units more quickly, The City reports.
Lack of housing is keeping young people in the foster system longer, according to Gothamist.
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