Opinion: NYC Needs Smart Growth & Affordability, Not Unchecked Hikes in Density.

Queens Community Board 13 opposes the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity due to concerns about the removal of community review provisions and the increased density it would allow throughout the city. They argue that community review is important for protecting neighborhoods and ensuring infrastructure is in place before new development occurs. The board recommends rejecting the provisions of City of Yes in its entirety and instead advocates for organic community-led development that prioritizes infrastructure upgrades and housing affordability. They believe that communities should have the power to determine appropriate locations for new housing and that the City Council should reform City of Yes to align with community review provisions. [Extracted from the article]