Sentences with phrase «affordable city also»

The friendly and affordable city also offered a long list of indoor and outdoor activities and attractions.

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.

Not only was housing more affordable than in tech hubs like San Francisco or New York City, the costs of going out and food were also much cheaper.

Across Ecuador, you'll find expats living comfortably on as little as $ 1,000 a month if they own their own home, and rentals also remain affordable — count on paying around $ 500 for a three - bedroom apartment in a city, with small - town rentals costing even less.

Juwai Data also showed Chinese buyers turning away from Vancouver to look at more affordable cities elsewhere in Canada.

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.

In addition to the more high - profile policy issues in the budget talks, the IDC's resolution also includes an elimination of the personal income tax for New York City residents earning $ 45,000 and less, efforts to make college more affordable and reduce student debt and support for a multi-state effort to close a «loophole» in carried interest.

Also at 10 a.m., Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and NYC Councilman Mark Levine call for affordable housing to be built at a building currently owned by the city Department of Transportation, 654 W. 158th St., 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.»

Also at 11 a.m., NYC mayoral candidate Sal Albanese holds a press conference on the increase in homeless students and outlines a plan for «truly affordable housing» and a pied - a-terre tax, outside City Hall gates, Broadway and Murray Street, Manhattan.

Also at 11 a.m., the Real Affordability for All launches backing de Blasio's affordable housing plan, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Negotiations in Albany were also bogged down over how to divide increased education funding, the details of an affordable housing and development tax credit in New York City and whether to increase the number of authorized charter schools.

As part of the plan to encourage affordable development, the city also plans to initiate at least 10 new rezonings in the coming years.

«The issues to which Council Member Williams has dedicated much of his career - affordable housing, gun violence, and policing to name a few - are also critical issues for the City of Syracuse.

The messy end of session also includes agreements on short extenders — one additional year for mayoral control of the New York City schools, and a six month extension of a tax break for real estate developers who build some affordable housing.

Heastie said there are also agreements on an affordable housing tax credit for New York City developers and a proposal to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18.

Donald Trump and Paul Ryan's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act would have ripped out a big chunk of money from Medicaid and also transferred more of those costs to New York State and New York City taxpayers with the so - called «Buffalo Bribe».

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.»

There has also been criticism that the rezoning plan would not provide enough affordable housing for the city's poorest residents.

The developer also reached a 40 - year agreement with the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to keep the units affordable and pledged to upgrade building security, lighting and apartment interiors.

The speaker was also asked about Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing plan and how it might fare in the City Council, which has the power to approve rezoning laws and development projects.

A spokesman for United for Affordable NYC said Friday the group would also wind down following the City Council's vote on de Blasio's zoning plans.

The law is seen aimed at curbing Airbnb's influence, though supporters add it is also meant to strengthen affordable housing in New York City.

Also at 11 a.m., NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver keys to a senior signing his lease and moving into a new affordable housing development and host a media availability to discuss progress on building and protecting affordable housing and tenants across the city, Cypress Hills Senior Residences, 137 Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn.

Critics of de Blasio have also complained that he hasn't done enough to address the city's historic lack of affordable housing and a growing homeless population.

As Chairman, he is also responsible for an increase of one billion dollars in bonding authority for the creation of affordable housing in New York City.

The governor also did not deny that he was the «top Cuomo administration official» quoted in the Daily News questioning de Blasio's strategy as he pushed to renew his control of the city's schools and restructure and reauthorize a real estate tax subsidy to help him build more affordable housing.

He added that the law would also hit the city indirectly «lowering the corporate tax rate to 21 % devalues low - income housing tax credits, which could impact our affordable housing plan by some $ 200 million annually.

She says she also sees the plans to be passed by the City Council as a starting point and that she's received commitments from the mayor that agencies such as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development would invest «additional resources» to make projects more affordable.

De Blasio, who plans to travel to Albany Wednesday for the governor's speech, said he plans to meet in person with Cuomo and the legislative leaders to discuss not only homelessness but also the city's plans on housing, affordable housing and education aid.

Silver has also been a longtime advocate for affordable housing, negotiating rent protections for 3,500 residents of Battery Park City's Gateway Plaza as the building's owner has tried several times to turn the apartments market - rate, residents said.

As the population in this city expands, not only does city government need to tackle issues such as affordable housing for new residents, but also providing modes of transportation and preventing city streets from becoming overly congested.

The mayor also touted his accomplishments such as the more than 70,000 children enrolled in full - day pre-kindergarten, Police Commissioner James O'Neill's neighborhood policing program and his push for more affordable housing, reminding the audience that the city needs to be inclusive of people of all socioeconomic statuses.

Although housing in Manchester is cheaper than in half of the cities in the country (with average house prices 6.9 times more than average income, compared to the national average of 9.8 times), the Mayor will also need to be seen to address concerns over a lack affordable housing.

New York City's 109th mayor also said he would expand affordable housing to thousands of lower income families, expand school programs and make municipal ID cards available to thousands of undocumented immigrants.

Also set to expire, a tax break for large real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their projects for affordable housing, and mayoral control of the New York City schools.

The city will also hold a «tiny home» design competition so affordable residences can be built on small, city - owned plots where traditional apartment buildings can't be built.

City subsidies will also be deployed wherever possible to finance new developments in which all apartments are affordable.

Mr. de Blasio has also been outspoken on another contentious affordable - housing issue — the need to strengthen rent regulations to preserve the city's existing affordable - housing stock.

He will also focus on two issues that have recently become very controversial in New York City: homelessness and Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing zoning proposals.

For the City to prosper, we must also address affordable housing — in particular, the long - standing issues that face the New York City Housing Authority.

«Our work has resulted in a plan that addresses the magnitude of our city's affordability crisis by encouraging smart, sustainable affordable housing production — while also supporting local residents and their communities.»

The governor on Monday also called on the state legislative leaders to sign a memorandum of understanding to release more of the $ 2 billion the parties set aside last year to create 100,000 units of affordable and supportive housing across the state, which would significantly benefit New York City, where de Blasio has been struggling to bring a homelessness crisis under control.

-LSB-...] Empowering New York City to set its own laws with less interference from state government (also called «home rule»), especially important for rent regulation and affordable housing.

NRP also is the company that filed a civil suit against the mayor, alleging Brown engaged in a pay - to - play scheme that ended up killing NRP's $ 12 million affordable housing project in the city.

Also set to expire — a tax break for large real estate developers who agree to set aside some of their projects for affordable housing, and mayoral control of the New York City schools.

The spokesman also stated that the mayor has set a «bold» goal of awarding 30 percent of city contracts to minority - and women - owned businesses, and that «thousands» of homeless New Yorkers have found affordable homes during his tenure.

They also discussed concerns surrounding home rule authority, state tax reform proposals, the Affordable Care Act and partnering with the incoming Mayor of the City of New York.

The borough president will also tackle de Blasio's Mandatory Inclusionary Housing proposal, which would require new construction in parts of the city to include affordable housing, and his Zoning for Quality and Affordability proposal, which is meant to make building affordable senior housing easier by relaxing parking requirements and increasing building heights.