This discussion was started so that as a community, we can determine our future and make the improvements we'll need for today & tomorrow.
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Thank you to everyone who came to discuss InwoodNYC tonight and to have a proactive discussion about the future of our community!pic.twitter.com/Yeiij4rL5c
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From schools, to transportation, to water, gas and power infrastructure, tonight's meeting gives us an opportunity to discuss greatest needs
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The Inwood NYC convo was started because we face challenges with a depleting stock of affordable housing & a lack of good-paying jobs.
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We will always welcome newcomers to our community but we must ensure those who lived through worst times can live here as long as interested
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We can't put our heads in the sand & pretend gentrification hasn't been happening for last decade, we have to take action for our residents
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So through this process, we aim to use land currently zoned for manufacturing that isn't happening and transform it into affordable housing.
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At the same time, we aim to bring economic development and create a pipeline for our young ppl to get the jobs of tomorrow, right at home.
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Through InwoodNYC, we've connected with over 2,300 community residents from all backgrounds to hear about what they're interested in.
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I know there are concerns about this future, which is why this conversation is ongoing. I'll always listen to those with productive ideas.
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