New York City's administration, under Mayor Adams, has introduced the 'City of Yes' initiative, designed to tackle the city's housing crisis and enhance economic opportunities. This plan aims to reform outdated and restrictive zoning rules that currently restrict new housing development and impede small business operations. By advocating for legislative support from Albany and updating zoning regulations, the initiative seeks to facilitate the construction of more housing units in every neighborhood, thereby making rents more affordable and improving the living conditions for working-class New Yorkers. The 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity' component of the plan further aims to allow businesses, including those run from home, to flourish citywide by eliminating antiquated rules. The initiative, which aligns with 21st-century thinking and aims to cut red tape, has been positively received, with endorsements from various stakeholders, highlighting its potential to shift the Overton window towards more abundant housing. The New York Daily News editorial praised Mayor Adams' efforts, and the plan's approach to utilizing 'Five-Over-One' building types for dense, affordable housing has been noted as a significant step forward.
“Adams understands that we can’t let overly restrictive zoning prevent the construction of housing." That’s right! Our "City of Yes" plan will cut red tape and create more truly affordable housing for New Yorkers. More on how we'll "Get Stuff Built": https://t.co/EOb5OdcXge
When we confront outdated laws with 21st century thinking, we can make New York a "City of Yes" that works for working-class families. Our proposals will create a little more housing in every neighborhood and build ourselves out of a housing crisis. https://t.co/izn2RHDsLp
The Five-Over-One is the workhorse of dense, walkable, affordable market rate housing. Except for NYC, wherever housing costs are too high, making it as easy as possible to build lots of these would be hugely helpful. https://t.co/F0zBBrMPiG
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is a plan to build a little more housing in every neighborhood. More housing = lower rent = better NYC for working class people. https://t.co/lzGSLDJK4s https://t.co/1tSlfmJbxs
EDITORIAL | A home for us: Mayor Adams’ housing plan is a good foundation for NYC The mayor has put forward a good start, without waiting for Albany. https://t.co/ocdXzyjxBr
You can run a business designing homes, but right now it’s illegal to run it from your home. All these outdated rules hold back entrepreneurs across our city. Let’s say YES to economic opportunity and more small businesses. https://t.co/aa6F2OlIhj
Thank you @NYDNOpinions for recognizing the critical moment we are in for housing in NYC, and for supporting the Mayor’s #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity plan. https://t.co/SWj7mVFH2H
It's out with the OLD and in with the YES! Our #CityofYes for Economic Opportunity plan aims to update antiquated zoning rules so more businesses can flourish in all corners of our city. Here's what it means for you: https://t.co/iOQxNI2xZd
Outdated and restrictive zoning rules limit opportunities to create new housing, driving rents higher and higher. Help from Albany and the #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity will build a little more housing in every neighborhood to help all New Yorkers. https://t.co/Sj54JwEs4h
One of my favorite headlines in 2024. This helps shift the Overton window towards abundant housing. https://t.co/jwWnPGYIb3
Great work @NYCMayor https://t.co/n8F7pYtIqP