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Scott Stringer: “I have a plan to take those vacant lots that the city owns…”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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New York City Mayoral Race: Scott Stringer Discusses Experience, Reform, and Vision

Published | Video Starts at 14:26

First and foremost. It starts with affordable housing. You know, I started as a Michal Ama housing activist trying to save this middle income housing. I have a plan to take those vacant lots that the city owns and turn those lots into the next generation of truly affordable housing. so that we speak less about gentrification and more about building community. Think about those tenants who moved into public housing, Michelina Housing. They didn't just live in affordable housing units. (14:26–14:34)

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