"Menin argues that the council's historical role in land use has been too reactive, stating, 'We need to shift from merely responding to proposals to actively shaping our city's development.'"
"She highlights the potential of public libraries, saying, 'With 215 branches across the city, many libraries could be transformed into affordable housing while enhancing their facilities for community use.'"
"Menin notes, 'Libraries are not directly owned by the city, but we can leverage our partnership with them to create housing solutions that benefit both the community and the libraries.'"
Julie Menin emphasizes the need for the New York City Council to adopt a proactive stance on land use and zoning to tackle the housing crisis. Traditionally, the council's role has been reactive, limited to reviewing zoning actions through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure. Menin proposes that the council should initiate its own land use plans, including utilizing city property, such as public libraries, for affordable housing development. This approach could also provide funding for libraries, which are often underutilized in terms of zoning potential.
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