A report by the Regional Plan Association warns that climate change will exacerbate the housing crisis in New York, with over 80,000 homes in vulnerable areas like Staten Island and southeast Queens projected to be lost to flooding over the next 15 years. This could worsen the existing housing shortage of 1.2 million homes in the region. The combined threats of climate change and inadequate housing infrastructure are pressing issues for coastal cities, urging the need for proactive measures to address these dual challenges.
The report highlights that over 80,000 homes in Staten Island, southeast Queens, and eastern suburbs could be lost to floods within 15 years due to climate change.
Moses Gates emphasized that there is a pressing need to construct more housing to offset losses, particularly in municipalities affected by flooding.
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