MAYOR DE BLASIO AND COUNCIL MEMBER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ RELEASE INWOOD NYC 2017 ACTION PLANMAYOR DE BLASIO AND COUNCIL MEMBER YDANIS RODRIGUEZ RELEASE INWOOD NYC 2017 ACTION PLAN

Community-driven plan focuses on built character, affordable housing, support for small businesses, workforce development and access to the Harlem River

  Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO James Patchett, and City Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez today unveiled the Inwood NYC 2017 Action Plan which outlines neighborhood-wide goals and strategies that will build on Inwood’s strengths and address pressing challenges – including outdated zoning and rising rents, antiquated infrastructure, support for small businesses, workforce development and access to the Harlem River waterfront. 

“This community-driven plan means creating and preserving affordable housing, improving parks and access to the Harlem River, a new library, roads, schools, job development and vital business districts. We are working closely with Council Member Rodriquez and residents to ensure those living in Inwood today can stay and benefit from what is to come,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

The Inwood NYC 2017 Action Plan, as well as public meeting materials and community feedback, are available here in English and Spanish.

The Action Plan is a major milestone of the Inwood NYC Neighborhood Planning Initiative, a two-year, community-wide engagement process that has reached over 2,300 residents, local nonprofits, businesses, and elected officials. The City has worked with the Inwood community and elected officials to shape a plan that best meets the needs of residents. A defined list of community priorities has been laid out through a series of bilingual public events, workshops, stakeholder meetings and surveys, including:

·   Development of new affordable housing and preservation of existing affordable housing

·         Tenant protection from property owner harassment and unlawful rents

·         Easy access and connection to the Harlem River waterfront

·        Preservation of Inwood’s distinct built character west of 10^th Avenue, while ensuring that new developments are subject to Mandatory Inclusionary Housing requirements

·         Investment in outdated infrastructure, including streets, parks, sewers, and community spaces

·   Increased access to quality jobs, workforce development, and youth programming

·         Support for local businesses and arts & cultural organizations

“This Action Plan outlines comprehensive strategies to address Inwood’s most pressing challenges, such as rising rents, antiquated zoning, lack of access to the waterfront and outdated infrastructure,” said New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO James Patchett. “With the continued leadership and advocacy of Council Member Rodriguez and Borough President Brewer, the City is committed to preserving Inwood’s distinct character, while creating and preserving affordable housing, expanding economic opportunities and improving neighborhood livability so that it remains an affordable and vibrant community.”