To date, 37,707 NYCHA units are either in the planning and engagement stage, under construction or have already been converted to the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) initiative.
A more vibrant NYCHA is on the horizon with a newly minted program that will highlight art, heritage and culture at five public housing developments. The selected artists will be paid $70,000 annually, with benefits.
"To see a budget come out that fails to address any of the urgent policies related to climate is an abdication of responsibility from the governor and from lawmakers," one advocate told City Limits.