NEWARK, NJ (GovWire) - At a recent Newark City Council meeting, housing was a hot topic of discussion. The council members and speakers discussed the housing crisis in Newark and the need for affordable housing.
Evelyn Williams, a native Newarker, passionately spoke about the need for representation and transparency in the decision-making process. “We want to have a say. We will not be songs. And with what seems like an invasion, you just come move us out of our land and you're not going to take it from us because we are fighters,” she said.
Stephan Shipley, a South Ward resident, expressed his concerns about the proposed zoning changes. “To allow any of these proposals to pass is to fundamentally misunderstand what my neighbors and I truly value about our neighborhood,” he said. Shipley also spoke about the impact of increased density on the environment and the community.
On the other hand, Alberto Goncalves, a local affordable housing developer, expressed his strong support for the proposed new zoning and land use regulations. “I believe that these regulations will play a critical role in advancing equitable development in all communities, across all five wards of our city,” he said. On the other hand, Alberto Goncalves, a local affordable housing developer, expressed his strong support for the proposed new zoning and land use regulations. “I believe that these regulations will play a critical role in advancing equitable development in all communities, across all five wards of our city,” he said.
Marcus Randolph, president and CEO of Invest Newark, also spoke in favor of the proposed changes. “Unlocking more development opportunities is just one step toward providing units for those at the 40 to 60% AMI range,” he said. Randolph also spoke about the benefits of accessory dwelling units, including providing opportunities for local construction companies and generating income for property owners.
The discussion on housing at the Newark City Council meeting was robust and lively, with speakers expressing their concerns and support for the proposed changes. The need for affordable housing and transparency in the decision-making process were among the key issues raised. The discussion on housing at the Newark City Council meeting was robust and lively, with speakers expressing their concerns and support for the proposed changes. The need for affordable housing and transparency in the decision-making process were among the key issues raised.
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