Mayor Eric Adams described the successful passage of the City of Yes zoning reform as a "historic moment," emphasizing that it represents a significant update to city zoning rules that haven't changed in over fifty years. He asserted, "Nothing has been done like this in over half a century. This is an amazing benchmark that we are putting down in our commitment to deal with housing in our city." This reform aims to facilitate housing development across all neighborhoods in New York City, aligning with the administration's priorities.
Following the vote, some council members expressed concerns about the rushed nature of the reform's development. Staten Island Council Member David Carr criticized the process as a "one-size-fits-all approach" that overlooked the unique infrastructure needs of different areas, arguing that it didn't adequately consider local capabilities to handle increased housing. Despite votes against it being swiftly rejected, these sentiments reveal ongoing tensions regarding the planning and implementation of such a sweeping zoning reform.
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