Citizens Housing & Planning Council

CHPC's Howard Slatkin's op-ed today highlights the urgency and significance of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposals, now before the City Council: They are "the culmination of decades of research and experience with zoning and housing ... building on lessons learned by housing providers, advocates, and other experts inside and outside government.... We need to seize this unique opportunity for the millions of New Yorkers counting on the city to address a housing shortage."

CHPC's Howard Slatkin has something to say about why NYC has failed for years to rise to the challenges of growth. It's because we're stuck in the mid-century mindset of a city that isn't growing.

Check out quotes from CHPC Executive Director Howard Slatkin in Streetsblog NYC's latest article by Sophia Lebowitz! Alongside other experts, Howard discussed the high hidden costs of parking requirements, and how the #CityofYes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes put housing ahead of vehicle storage. 🏘 "If someone has to move, they might not be able to find housing where they can be close to the people and things they want to be close to…the absence of growth means housing for fewer people and more displacement, period." https://lnkd.in/eSMkbm4i

Many thanks to all who attended our 64th Annual Luncheon! We are especially grateful for the support of our wonderful sponsors. Check out our 2024 Luncheon event page and sponsors: https://lnkd.in/eBe9xYK7 Read our full event recap: https://lnkd.in/eg_ttqQs View event photos: https://lnkd.in/eW2J_UkS Watch the program recording: https://lnkd.in/exN7gUG7 We look forward to seeing everyone at CHPC's next event! 🎉

We can't wait to welcome the housing and planning industry to our 2024 Annual Luncheon tomorrow at the New York Marriott Marquis! 🥂 It's about time for us to come together to honor our wonderful awardees -- Tricia Dietz, BFC PARTNERS, Jonathan Gouveia, Stanley Richards, and JoAnne Page! See you there!

Reserve your tickets now for the Citizens Housing & Planning Council's 64th Annual Luncheon on April 18th! Our President & CEO Stanley Richards and former CEO JoAnne Page will receive the "Impact for Housing" Award for their outstanding contributions to housing and planning in New York City. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eBe9xYK7

Time’s running out to join us for CHPC’s 64th Annual Luncheon! Come celebrate the accomplishments from across the housing and planning communities and honor four trailblazing individuals and organizations — The Fortune Society’s Stanley Richards and JoAnne Page, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Jonathan Gouveia, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development’s Tricia Dietz, and BFC PARTNERS.   For more information and to get your tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZxnbqyS

CHPC is honored to present our 2024 Annual Luncheon Impact for Housing Award to JoAnne Page and Stanley Richards. For over five decades, The Fortune Society has stood as a beacon of hope, compassion, and transformation for justice-involved people, providing counseling, job training, and other services, all driven by an unshakeable belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every human being. As the past and present leaders of this remarkable organization, JoAnne Page and Stanley Richards have been not only resourceful problem-solvers but also architects of systemic change. One key innovation has been the expansion of The Fortune Society’s mission to include the creation of housing for their clients – because housing insecurity exacerbates the cycle of recidivism, and stable housing is the bedrock upon which individuals can lay the foundation for their futures. Register for CHPC's 2024 Annual Luncheon at https://lnkd.in/eZxnbqyS.

Join us in celebrating Jonathan Gouveia, our 2024 Annual Luncheon Impact for Planning awardee! There are few housing challenges more significant than the sustenance and revitalization of New York City’s public housing. As New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development, Jonathan Gouveia has taken this challenge on directly, driving billions of dollars of investment through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. Under Jonathan’s leadership, the NYCHA Real Estate Development Department (REDD) has closed projects representing over $4.5 billion in investment, directed toward vastly improving quality of life for over 16,000 households across the city. Register for CHPC's 2024 Luncheon at https://lnkd.in/eZxnbqyS.