Sentences with phrase «best affordable cities»

This city of 18,000 has been recognized by various publications as one of the «Best Towns for Families», and «25 Best Affordable Cities».

Not exact matches

The city is known for its affordability, (it's also ranked in the top 20 for U.S. News» Best Affordable Destinations in the U.S.), and a tour of the Biloxi Lighthouse costs just $ 5.
But there are certain characteristics — like affordable healthcare, public spaces for physical activity, and accessible public transit — that can make cities better places for adults to live and age.
Bregman and his executives are based in New York City, but the engineering team is based in Dublin, because that's where he says he can access the best, most affordable talent.
«The good news, which is the mantra of my office and community board No. 4, is there will be, yes, by law, 35 years of income - restricted affordable housing,» Gale Brewer, the former City Councilwoman for the area and current Borough President of Manhattan, said at the time.
But, Glens Falls is far more affordable and the best city to live in.
The five cities we identified as the most affordable location all have something in common: lower population density as well as lower average travel time to work in comparison with the most expensive cities.
To capitalize on this opportunity, CIBT developed the Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GEC) subsidiary to help students find affordable student housing in a good location.
Bank of America may not be the most affordable lender in the state, but it is a good option for first - time homebuyers due to its relatively low rates, online educational resources and locations in Kansas» biggest cities.
On the other hand, metros with the smallest decreases in homeownership rate tended to have rising wages and affordable housing (Omaha, Oklahoma City, and Pittsburgh being good examples).
We are not inheriting the earthly power or the worldly wealth, hut when Pentecostal and Catholic show up at city hall to make a plan to build affordable houses for the poor, we catch a glimpse of another, better kingdom.
Our members have helped move forward paid Family Leave policies in cities, counties and states across the nation, have helped pass affordable childcare policies in red and blue states alike, have also helped advance sick day policies in over a dozen cities and states across the nation, as well.
New York City is not exactly renowned for spacious or affordable hotel rooms, but contrary to popular belief, there are actually lots of NYC properties with rooms big enough for multiple kids, and are also well - located and won't drain your retirement fund.
Though I wrote these words eight years ago, I don't think the concerns of sports moms have changed all that much and that what I said then largely still hold true today, although I think, if I were to update the list of concerns, I would probably add two more: fifth, that mothers want a more inclusive youth sports experience that is affordable to all families, regardless of socio - economic status or whether they live in a wealthy suburb or an economically disadvantaged inner city neighborhood, and sixth, that mothers want a better balance between sports and family life (a problem I explored in the book and on these pages, but that, if anything, has gotten worse, not better, in the last eight years).
While The Most Expensive Game in Town does a good job of dispelling the myth that youth sports has become so expensive that it is beyond the reach of inner city children and the poor, I wish the book had included a discussion of ways in which we can keep sports affordable for everyone.
What makes the Inglesina Net stroller a good choice for New York City is that it is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry on subways, yet still offers a whole lot of great features at an affordable price tag.
«I want to deliver those changes that Londoners, and visitors to the city, tell us they want to see: a cleaner city with safer streets, better transport, and good quality affordable housing.»
At 11:30 a.m., low - wage tenants and workers and members of Real Affordability for All and building and construction unions call for real affordable housing and good union jobs from NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Hall Park, near Broadway and Park Place, Manhattan.
He said the city needs «a new, comprehensive approach that builds needed affordable housing citywide, while also offering construction workers good middle - class wages and benefits.»
The group's mission is to support «city council candidates who are committed to creating good jobs, affordable housing and strengthening the middle class,» according to its website, with the shared bond that they are pro-development.
«Tonight's vote sends a clear message that the City of New York is determined to provide relief for its residents, unlike Gov. Cuomo and Albany who recently enacted detrimental rent laws that could eliminate about 90,000 affordable housing units due to deregulation over the next four years — units that do not just provide an affordable price point for tenants but offer protections against arbitrary evictions as well,» he added.
He said the mayor is prepared at any time to sit down and hash out plans, but for now, the current pipeline of affordable housing projects grandfathered into 421a should leave the city in good shape.
And we hope that it will serve to bring distressed city blocks back to life and increase the property values of surrounding properties, as well as create construction jobs, affordable housing, and dramatically enhance quality of life.»
«I'm deeply disappointed that this plan that we believe fundamentally was better for the taxpayers — ended the subsidies of large amounts of luxury housing by the taxpayers, achieved more affordable housing, cut the city's subsidies, just look at the benefits of this plan,» Mr. de Blasio said today at a Brooklyn press conference.
He had campaigned on a promise of more affordable homes, a better transport system and a living wage «that reflects the reality of living in our great city».
«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all,» Diaz said in a statement, «but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves.»
«As a city we can not in good faith push to build and preserve affordable housing while simultaneously increasing rents and effectively pricing families out of their homes.
He also spoke of a need for unity in New York City, where the privileged and disadvantaged alike are given a fair shot at economic success, good schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods, and where people «don't have to worry about being stopped and frisked because you happen to be the wrong color.»
Queens Lauds Prioritization of Affordable Housing, Restoration of Rockaway Ferry QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about Mayor Bill de Blasio's 2015 State of the City address: «Mayor de Blasio has outlined a plan that is good for our families and therefore good for Queens.
My thanks to HCCI and L+M, NYCRS, HPD, HCR, and Wells Fargo as well as our local elected officials for their partnership in helping to make New York a more affordable city
«Time is running out and we urge the Legislature and Governor Cuomo to show their commitment to good jobs and affordable housing by coming to an agreement that works for all of New York City's working families.»
Meanwhile, Cuomo called for an extension of rent control regulations for New York City as well as the 421a real - estate tax abatement, which he called crucial to affordable housing.
At 9:30 a.m., residents and leaders of communities that helped elect NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio unite to oppose the «lack of real affordable housing and good jobs in his rezoning plan,» City Hall steps, Manhattan.
The thing we're talking about is what we were trying to achieve working with outside colleagues, things like pre-k for all, affordable housing programs, a Democratic State Senate that we thought would better serve the people of New York State and New York City.
But when asked for a better answer, the candidate largely echoed the mayor's own proposals: constructing more affordable housing, especially buildings with social services on site — though he added the improbable suggestion of hiring many of them to clean the city's streets.
Table: NYC Mayoral Candidate who is Better Able to Make the City More Affordable (NYC Registered Voters)
The city Department of Housing and Preservation is launching initiatives to better regulate the affordable housing it oversees.
We have to see the specifics about timelines and how it's going to play out, but look, it can only be for the good of New York City if the state is making an additional commitment to New York City on affordable housing on top of the 200,000 units we're already committed to,» he added.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a Democratic majority would be good for the state and city, and could help strengthen rent regulation, protect affordable housing, and improve the MTA.
The mayor has argued that he started the nonprofit to counter the political action committees run by the wealthy who were out to stop his implicitly good agenda of universal pre-K and affordable housing for the city.
Multiple Assembly Democrats decried the tax credit as a lucrative giveaway to well - heeled developers, while supporters said it will lead to the much - needed construction of affordable housing in the city.
Multiple Assembly Democrats decried the tax credit as a lucrative giveaway to well - heeled developers while supporters say it will lead to the much needed construction of affordable housing in the city.
«We look forward to seeing that pioneering history showcased in the proposal alongside the recent resurgence that our cities are experiencing, be it through notable downtown commercial and residential developments, tech and startup industry expansion and activity, affordable housing and good jobs, or the newfound urban vibe that has been attracting millennials and working professionals to the region.»
In response, a spokesman for the mayor cited de Blasio's efforts to expand pre-K, raise worker wages and build affordable housing, as well as the city's record - low crime rate and record - high jobs rate.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer laid out a handful of policy proposals in an address to the Association for a Better New York on Thursday, criticizing Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts to expand affordable housing, and offering a competing agenda for the city that could serve as a prelude to a mayoral run in 2City Comptroller Scott Stringer laid out a handful of policy proposals in an address to the Association for a Better New York on Thursday, criticizing Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts to expand affordable housing, and offering a competing agenda for the city that could serve as a prelude to a mayoral run in 2city that could serve as a prelude to a mayoral run in 2017.
The City has immediate, desperate needs for affordable housing units and good jobs.
«This is not only a great opportunity to help the neighborhood to continue to develop commercial space as well as affordable housing for all, but this plan could allow one of the best colleges in our city, Lehman College, the opportunity for expansion it deserves,» said Borough President Diaz.
«NYCHA apartments represent the backbone of New York City's affordable housing stockpile and NYCHA residents have the right to expect clean, safe homes in good repair.
«The rising cost of housing means that older tenants can not afford to escape rising housing costs, yet can not secure affordable housing elsewhere,» James wrote in the letter, which got supporting signatures from Councilman Mark Levine and Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, as well as 19 other council members from around the city.
«We've got a lot more to do to make this a city that truly is for everyone,» he said in his opening statement, alluding the organizing theme of his reelection bid, making the city more affordable by creating more housing and good - paying jobs, among other initiatives.
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