On Tuesday, May 26, with much fanfare and with Brad Lander and Michelle de la Uz tagging along at the Gowanus’ Powerhouse Arts, Mamdani released his administration’s land use and housing plan. The 112-page “Block by Block” proposal outlines how to build 200,000 affordable homes and preserve another 200,000 over the next ten years.
Investments in NYCHA
The plan includes support for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Investments will be used for infrastructure repairs and upgrades, and the city will review the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program to “understand lessons that can help strengthen the program.”…