De Blasio Expands Affordable Housing Goal As Plan Runs Ahead Of Schedule
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing plan is running ahead of schedule, and city hall is now planning to take on more ambitious goals.
Juliet Joseph proudly gave the mayor a tour of her new two bedroom apartment. She lives there with her three kids.
Tenant in new affordable housing shows off apt to @NYCMayor #1010WINS pic.twitter.com/HLBHh4qYuQ
— Juliet Papa (@winsjuliet) October 24, 2017
Joseph was one of 60,000 who applied via lottery for 110 units at CAMBA Gardens.
"You don't even need a dollar and a dream, you just need a dream," the mayor said.
As 1010 WINS Juliet Papa reported, the mayor said the plan is two years ahead of schedule in preserving and creating units.
"We will be creating 25,000 affordable homes per year," he said.
He said they are on track to increase availability with a goal of 300,000 new apartments by 2026.