Community members, advocates and union leaders rallied Tuesday morning in support of a recently proposed development expected to bring 400 apartments, including affordable housing, to the neighborhood.
The plan calls for the construction of four buildings along the Bruckner Highway, but the area will need to be rezoned to accommodate the multi-story structure.
“All New York City neighborhoods, including Slogs Neck, must do their part to solve this affordable housing crisis,” said Shirley Aldevol, vice president of the SEIU 32BJ union. Hmm.
Overcrowded schools, transportation problems, and upzoning are the reasons some residents opposed the project and protested at today’s rally.
“Parking is already a problem all over East Tremont,” said Letty Abreu, a community member who has outspokenly opposed the development. “On top of that, it hurts my eyes…it doesn’t feel like home anymore.”
The mayor’s team said he supports the affordable housing project and will work closely with the city council and the community to complete it.