"On Monday, Sept. 22, I was one of 17 members of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force who voted in favor of approving the Vision Plan, achieving a two-thirds majority as required by the rules. I was proud to cast this vote and wrote this to explain how and why, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Board 6, I came to vote yes."
"From the moment I was appointed to the Task Force, I have taken and continue to take that responsibility seriously. I worked off of CB6's District Needs Assessment to ensure our priorities were not only raised but also incorporated. A big reason they were incorporated is that Rebecca Kobert and Arif Sunmonu's contributions were invaluable throughout the process. Rebecca, CB6's Land Use Coordinator, brought deep policy expertise and attended nearly every Task Force meeting with me."
"Housing costs are the most pressing crisis facing New York City. The plan delivers up to 6,000 new homes, with 2,650 units permanently available at deep affordability levels, including 250 units reserved for NYCHA residents from the surrounding neighborhoods. It also includes $75 million for affordable housing in Community District 6 and $200 million for repairs at Red Hook Houses ( Vi"
The Vision Plan is a 15-year, three-phase framework that sets enforceable commitments around housing, climate resilience, transportation, and social services while strengthening maritime and industrial uses. The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force approved the plan by achieving a two-thirds majority during a Sept. 22 vote. Community District 6 priorities were incorporated using the District Needs Assessment and local Task Force contributions. The plan delivers up to 6,000 new homes, including 2,650 deeply affordable units and 250 units reserved for nearby NYCHA residents. The plan allocates $75 million for affordable housing in Community District 6 and $200 million for repairs at Red Hook Houses.
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