Sentences with phrase «term affordable housing plan»
A spokeswoman for Mr. de Blasio said that in his discussions in late 2014 about shelter openings, he was pushing for a «comprehensive vision» that took account of his long - term affordable housing plan.
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Specific policies include the 30 - 50 Plan to Fight Poverty, which is committed to reducing the number of people living below the poverty line by 30 percent and the number of children by 50 percent; an Affordable Housing Plan; pursing the long - term goal of a national high - quality, universal, community - based, early education and child care system; increasing the Guaranteed Income Supplement by $ 600 per year for low - income seniors; and creating a new relationship with Canada's First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples, including re-instating the Kelowna Accord.
The recent Treasury plan to offer more long - term fixed mortgages as a means of improving access to affordable housing missed the basic point - we simply don't have enough houses.
«This growing trend (of short - term rentals) poses concerns for the City of New York — in particular, for our affordable housing stock and public safety,» the city's chief fiscal officer said in testimony he plans to submit before the City Council on Tuesday at a high - profile hearing on home - sharing.
During a press conference on Dec. 27, while announcing that the county had met the terms of its settlement with HUD to build 750 units of affordable housing before 2017, Astorino commented on Johnson's plans to run for governor as a Democrat.
But he touted accomplishments in his first term such as universal prekindergarten, his affordable housing plan — which he recently announced is ahead of schedule — increased high school graduation rates, overall crime being down and a drop in the use of the stop and frisk policing method are rooted in maintaining the city's nature.
He argued the city needed to build on his first - term accomplishments — such as universal preschool, low crime, high test scores and progress on affordable housing — but laid out few brand - new policy plans.
«We are in favor of developing a plan that produces more affordable housing but at fair terms for everyone.
«We look forward to working together to craft a long - term, comprehensive plan to ensure that a reformed 421 - a program can maximize the creation of affordable housing in New York City for years to come.
De Blasio said his long - term recovery plan for storm - affected areas includes fighting for living wages, building affordable housing and saving local hospitals.
«While the inclusionary program, which requires private developers to build developments with 20 percent affordable units, will generate of thousands of units, the biggest piece of the plan will be investments in existing affordable housing buildings and insuring people are able to stay there for the long term,» Cestero said.
In terms of battery technology, e-motors, modular electronics, and transmission technology, VW is seeking affordable, large - scale solutions and plans to produce almost all drivetrain elements in - house.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has plans to renew the affordable housing program known as 421 - a, which expired in January, this time with even more generous terms for those who offer subsidized units.