Hunters Point South
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And what’s not to like? The City – which is on the verge of purchasing the property – has revealed a design that includes 11 acres of waterfront parkland, a mix of residential and retail space, an assortment of building designs, a school, and wide-open views of Manhattan’s skyline.
http://www.queenstribune.com/news/1212680898.html
Jake
Previously PEP wrote:
Hi Charlie,
With respect to the affordability issue, the "affordable" units will have the rents determined as a percentage of the renter's income. The income eligibilities are determined by HUD data. I don't recall the exact percentage, but I do remember thinking that it certainly would be affordable for each income level.
Sorry to jump in on this but can you please give me all the details on this affordable housing disscusion you guys are talking about. What building are you refering to? How can I get an application or who can I contact? Do you know of any other affordable housing in this Long Island City area? Please get back to me with any information at hankdaddy823@yahoo.com
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Far+Rockaway,+New+York,+NY,+USA&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title
Community Board 2 set to vote on Hunters Point South megadevelopment
BY JOHN LAUINGER
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Sunday, June 22nd 2008, 4:40 PM
The city wants its planned Hunters Point South megadevelopment to be a haven for middle-income families - a place where even the newest cops on the beat can afford an apartment.
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2008/06/22/2008-06-22_community_board_2_set_to_vote_on_hunters.html
Jake
The most important question regarding this project is where will the money come from to pay for it. Sometimes it seems like people get side-tracked on whether affordability should mean 60% of AMI or 100% or whatever when more important question is will the majority of taxpayers pay extra so that a lucky few can have waterfront apts. Everyone seems to agree that it would be great if housing were more affordable but key question is whether paying huge amounts for new waterfront housing is the most efficient way to get housing to those who need it?