Sentences with phrase «of affordability concerns»

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However, concerns have been raised about the affordability of ambitious projects like West 57th Street.

The longer term might be a better option for borrowers who are most concerned with the affordability of their monthly payments in the short term.

The lack of supply is further raising concerns about an affordability crisis.

Housing affordability has become an item of concern among industry professionals, economists, and policymakers alike.

Given that affordability is of primary concern across the board, we looked at how millennials are preparing financially for homeownership.

Funny, how food affordability never seems to be of much ethical concern to these types.

Officials with the Tandem Challenge Group, the main opponent of the proposal, say the focus on affordability takes away from the more important concerns of density, traffic, safety and the impact the development could have.

These specific questions of affordability speak to a wider concern about Labour's ability to deliver: that while they may be caring, they are still not competent.

CB12 expressed concerns with several elements of the city's plan, including scale of new development and levels of affordability for new housing.

And, it seems, the community's concerns about being priced out of neighborhoods targeted by the de Blasio administration as oases of affordability are not idle: The Wall Street Journal reports that land prices in East New York, named by de Blasio as the first neighborhood that would be studied for denser development, have nearly tripled during the first nine months of 2012, rising from $ 32 per square foot last year to $ 93 per square foot this year.

«Even if the rent increases ultimately approved are at the low end of the proposed ranges,» Nadler said, «I have many serious concerns about what this decision would mean for the more than 1 million low - and middle - income rent - stabilized residents of New York City who are already facing a crisis of affordability and cost - of - living increases.»

«So when the speech is dedicated mostly to rental affordability, it's not going to speak to the main concerns and priorities of a community that's backbone is home ownership.»

But community advocates, city planners and business groups have expressed concerns about the changes for a number of reasons: from how much manufacturing space needs to be set aside and who will make sure that the space is being used how it's intended, to the affordability of those spaces.

But Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams and Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres raised concerns that the affordability requirements in MIH did not go far enough to end New York City's status as one of the most segregated cities in America.

«I remain concerned that the minor change at the upper end of the affordability spectrum does nothing to encourage developers to create units that would maintain our professionals and foster socio - economic diversity,» Diaz said.

During the course of several public hearings and forums, locals have called on the mayor to secure jobs for longtime residents, expressing fears of displacement and concerns on affordability.

It's a significant victory for the de Blasio administration, which has faced mounting opposition from a variety of stakeholders who argue the plan lacks clarity and doesn't do enough to promote affordability, among other concerns.

He said the city hoped to address the concerns about over-development in the Two Bridges area by «maximizing the affordability» of the new buildings.

Greenfield argued it was the administration that didn't do enough to assuage Rodriguez's concerns about the bulk of the development and its affordability.

Spokesman Ethan Geto said Avery Hall Investments was aware of local concerns about the supermarket and housing affordability, and «has been working in good faith to amend its plans so as to accommodate these and other community concerns to the extent possible while maintaining the viability of the project.»

Several dozen members of various community groups organized under the coalition of «Real Affordability for All» gathered on the steps of City Hall to voice their concerns about Mr. de Blasio's housing program, which aims to build and preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing over the next decade.

«It is also understandable that any restrictions on energy production that decrease its accessibility, reliability or affordability are of real concern to consumers who depend upon it.»

Despite growing concern over teachers» ability to live comfortably where they work, we know little about the systematic impacts of affordability on teachers» well - being, particularly in highcost urban areas.

He confirmed that there had been «a few concerns about the affordability of the long - term debt and the fact that we wanted to get this work done quickly.»

The proposed voucher program also brought up concerns about the lack of accessibility and affordability of private schools for low - income and rural communities.

We have asked the STRB to ensure that, should it decide to limit its recommendations on the basis of any concerns over affordability, it sets out what should, in its view, be the appropriate levels of pay for teachers and school leaders in the absence of such concerns, in order to inform the political discussions which will then ensue.

Rick Legon, president of the Association of Governing Boards, a national higher education group, said university board members are called upon for more than oversight at a time when college affordability is a concern and public skepticism is increasing.

That's why concerns about affordability and fuel efficiency have made the compact crossover the kind of utility that everyone is buying.

In a response to the government's announcement yesterday, the president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Dan Morrison reiterated that housing affordability was a concern for all involved in the B.C. housing market.

The longer term might be a better option for borrowers who are most concerned with the affordability of their monthly payments in the short term.

Dominion Lending Centres recognizes and appreciates the government's legitimate concern regarding the debt load of Canadians and concern related to housing affordability.

The facts speak for themselves in terms of affordability but what truly concerns us the most is what seems to be a very high incidence of mortgage fraud, tax evasion, and perhaps money laundering in the Canadian housing market.

Any time the price of a home goes up there will likely be concern about the affordability of that home, but there is good news.

Always keep affordability a top - of - mind concern.

One of the best things about living in Belize is the affordability, but some potential residents are concerned that the only foods available will be things they're simply not used to.

It focuses on quality - of - life factors that concern all Canadians on a personal and emotional level — comfort, health and affordability.

Jon Trinick adds that some people had been concerned that Cameron Close, by not embracing the most cost - effective building forms and completely optimised glazing, might be dangerous to the adoption of the passive house standard and the perception of its affordability.

Our market study was prompted by a range of concerns raised by interested parties, including concerns relating to the affordability of legal services, the high proportion of consumers that were not seeking to purchase legal services when they had legal needs («unmet demand») and the possibility that regulation might be dampening competition.

PIAC seeks to represent and advocate on behalf of ordinary consumers, in particular vulnerable consumers, concerning the rates, policies, rules and regulations associated with the delivery of these services with a view to ensuring principles of access and affordability and fair treatment for the constituencies it tries to serve.

But in doing so, he diverged into the issue of proportionality in family litigation, which he said has grown in importance as concerns over the affordability of legal services mount.

When affordability is one of the client's main concerns, MetLife is our recommendation only in specific situations.

«Very high demand at the low end of the market is being met with more supply at the high end, an imbalance that will only contribute to growing affordability concerns for all renters.

Availability, affordability and sustainability are all areas of concern for insurance carriers in Canada.

«Moreover, we remain concerned about other regulations being put in place — including expanded association health plans and short - term limited duration plans — will also push up premiums and create affordability problems for millions of Americans purchasing coverage in the individual health insurance market,» Donaldson said.

Mindful of all client concerns pertaining to timeliness and affordability.

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These include concerns about and past experience with side effects, drug interactions or hormones; affordability and accessibility; how frequently they expect to have sex; their perceived risk of HIV and other STIs; the ability to use the method confidentially or without their partner's permission; and potential effects on sexual enjoyment and spontaneity.

With growing concern as to the affordability of healthcare, particularly in the context of the National Health Service (NHS) budget, it is important to consider the value for money afforded by any intervention in terms of both its costs and effectiveness.

Yet, in spite of decreased prices of homes, housing affordability remains a major concern.

Home buyers are still most concerned about affordability, however, with 26 percent of the buyers surveyed calling that their chief concern.