Zohran Mamdani: “We need to increase density around mass transit hubs.”

“There are a few things we need to do in terms of allowing the private market to play a more significant role in the construction of additional housing supply. That includes ending the requirement We need to increase density around mass transit hubs. That means upzoning wealthier neighborhoods that have historically not contributed to housing production. What makes our campaign distinct is in tandem with that, I also believe that the public sector has a role to play in building immediately affordable housing.” (02:44–02:49)

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