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"The bill is needed because many religious institutions own land that is not zoned for housing, and getting it rezoned is often difficult or impossible."
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
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Churches lose as Hochul meets pro-housing group halfway
New York’s governor released a housing agenda without bold action on zoning or letting religious institutions build on their own land.
therealdeal.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"The bill is needed because many religious institutions own land that is not zoned for housing, and getting it rezoned is often difficult or impossible."
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
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Open New York's full statement on the 2025 State of the State:
January 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Open New York's full statement on the 2025 State of the State:
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And if you want to see these bills pass, get involved with Open New York!
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
Open New York Education Fund - Become a Member
Housing and land-use is political. By becoming a dues-paying member of Open New York, you can support our advocacy and ensure you are kept up-to-date on all member actions. You also get access...
onyeducation.org
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
And if you want to see these bills pass, get involved with Open New York!
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
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3. New York’s cumbersome review requirements allow NIMBY lawsuits to delay housing projects for years.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
3. New York’s cumbersome review requirements allow NIMBY lawsuits to delay housing projects for years.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
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2. In far too many parts of the state, banks will not provide the financing that is needed to create thriving, mixed-income developments.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
2. In far too many parts of the state, banks will not provide the financing that is needed to create thriving, mixed-income developments.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
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1. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would empower religious organizations to create affordable and mixed-income housing on underutilized land that they already own.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
1. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would empower religious organizations to create affordable and mixed-income housing on underutilized land that they already own.