Opinion on de Blasio zoning plans by Brooklyn civic leader
Ed Jaworski, president of the Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association, criticizes the de Blasio administration's Zoning for Quality and Affordability and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing proposals. He cites enforcement failures, unpaid fines, and calls for stronger action against violators before expanding developer friendly rules. He urges a clear, community based definition of neighborhood character.
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The speaker urges expanding and maintaining park space to improve city life and housing goals. They praise Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park while calling for dispersed access, democratic parks, and sharing expertise with Brownsville and East New York, noting federal funding could help.
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