Get ready for an electrifying episode as we unpack New York City’s ambitious “City of Yes” initiative! Hear from Rob Holbrook, Executive Director of Get Stuff Built for NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Rob outlines the ambitious plan to generate 500,000 housing units over the next decade, addressing the housing crisis and the initiative’s innovative zoning reforms. Discover how these changes will open new doors for businesses and rejuvenate NYC’s commercial landscape.

Adding to the excitement, we have Sara Levenson of L+M Development Partners and David Quart of VHB. Sara dives into the benefits of carbon-neutral buildings and shares insights into the Arverne East project, highlighting its role as New York City’s first Net Zero community. She discusses the development’s focus on sustainability, affordability and community engagement.

David emphasizes the importance of strategic public-private partnerships and how these collaborations are key to advancing projects in the complex NYC built environment.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the future of New York City’s initiatives for Carbon Neutrality Opportunity, Economic Opportunity and Housing Opportunity and how YOU can help make this a reality!

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Important Links:

Who Represents Me? NYC. Enter your address, identify your NYC Council Member and email, call and visit and support CITY OF YES! https://www.mygovnyc.org/

Get Stuff Built initiative https://www.nyc.gov/site/getstuffbuilt/index.page

Arverne East https://www.arverneeast.com/

NYC Housing Connect https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page



Articles:

Nyc Parks Opens Public Nature Preserve Along Rockaway Waterfront

https://www.nycgovparks.org/news/press-releases?id=22147

Redefining Affordable Housing: A Holistic Approach for a Resilient New York City

https://www.cityandstateny.com/sponsors/sponsor-content/2024/06/redefining-affordable-housing-holistic-approach-resilient-new-york-city/397157/

New York City Owner Elevates Affordable Housing

https://www.enr.com/articles/58415-new-york-city-owner-elevates-affordable-housing

Street Level: Arverne East Nature Preserve

https://www.aiany.org/membership/oculus-magazine/article/winter-2024/street-level-arverne-east-nature-preserve/

To Reach Rob:

Rob Holbrook, Executive Director of Get Stuff BuiltExecutive Director of Get Stuff Built

Office of the Mayor of New York City

RHolbrook@cityhall.nyc.gov

To Reach Sara:

Sara Levenson, Managing Director

L+M Development Partners Inc.

slevenson@lmdp.com

To Reach David:

David Quart, Northeast Regional Real Estate Market Leader

VHB

dquart@vhb.com

To Reach Bill:

As always – Bill, the host of Realty Speak, is ready to be a resource to you when you finance, sell or purchase investment real estate and help you navigate around what you already own.

Email bill@billweidner.com

Call/Text 917-232-8529.

Visit Bill’s website www.billweidner.com

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/billweidner/

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Additional Resources from Bill:

NYC Local Law 152 – Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping Systems – Solution @ https://www.keepmygas.nyc/

Property Owner and Property Manager Resource Page

https://realtyspeak.nyc/property-owner-and-manager-resources/



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