Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

""We're talking about revitalizing our neighborhoods and rebuilding our communities that are facing blight and abandonment. We're also talking about adding tax dollars to our revenue stream and creating new economic opportunities.""

""For ANHD and our members, preserving and expanding access to deeply affordable housing must be at the center of any housing strategy.""

The city council is forming an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to reevaluate regulations and reduce barriers for housing development on nearly 3,000 vacant lots. These lots, typically too small for development, could yield up to 35,000 new housing units with changes to the construction code. The initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods, increase tax revenue, and enhance quality of life. The advisory group will include housing advocates, engineers, and urban planners, focusing on preserving and expanding access to affordable housing.

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