Bill de Blasio

We must absolutely approve more initiatives to promote housing development. As New York City's mayor, expanding affordable housing was a central goal to ensure that working families could thrive in the city. Additional development is critical to meet the urgent demand for affordable housing and support economic growth.

Expanding areas for construction is a critical step in tackling the housing crisis. We've seen in New York that increasing housing supply, particularly with affordable units, can help make cities more livable and equitable.