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Each of our neighborhoods has a unique character, enriched by culture and language and the legacy of families that have lived there for
generations. Our neighborhoods define routines and create memories — the corner bodega that knows your coffee order, the library where your children learned to read, the park where you play pick-up basketball.
Today, our neighborhoods face challenges as the city’s population grows. A shortage of affordable housing and commercial space are forcing some families and small businesses to leave. Public amenities such as parks and playgrounds can be difficult to access, and cultural and community centers often struggle to sustain themselves and keep up with growing needs. Many neighborhoods still carry the scars of discrimination, environmental injustice, and neglect, and residents of these neighborhoods face disproportionate health burdens related to
these conditions.
OneNYC 2050 addresses these challenges with strategies to ensure all of our neighborhoods thrive. We will create more affordable housing,
protect vulnerable residents from displacement, and support tenants facing harassment and eviction. We will work with communities and
residents to make neighborhoods safer. We will ensure neighborhoods have high-quality open spaces and cultural resources that reflect the diversity of the people who live there.
Through place-based planning strategies, we will strengthen the quality and inclusivity of the neighborhoods we call home, and make them
safer, healthier, greener, and more affordable.
