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New York needs a bold, practical housing agenda. Senior fellow Eric Kober breaks down his new MI issue brief, outlining a pragmatic path forward for incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani:

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Rethinking immigration policy In @CityJournal, cities analyst @SantiVidalC suggests tightening high-risk, low-reward immigration channels while keeping skilled workers who benefit the U.S. economy. https://t.co/FCgFckiEOo

Mass murder declines to lowest in 20 years The rate of mass murder has fallen to a nearly two-decade low. In @unherd, fellow @RAVerBruggen explores possible causes, including stronger post-pandemic policing and a slowdown after the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Pragmatic housing opportunities for Mamdani Mamdani can boost NYC quality of life without abandoning progressive principles. In a new MI issue brief, Eric Kober outlines practical land-use, economic development, and housing policies he could adopt while keeping his base.

New Yorkers call for change Local New Yorkers consistently voice their opposition to homeless encampments, making tens of thousands of 311 complaints about them a year, writes senior fellow Stephen Eide in @CityJournal. https://t.co/DEc1svSdoj

The risks of ending encampment clearings Mayor-elect Mamdani vows to halt NYC’s homeless encampment clearings. In the @nypost, MI’s @judgeglock warns that many avoid shelters due to drug/alcohol rules—and leaving encampments unchecked risks more crime and disorder.

From New York City’s homeless and housing challenges to national trends in crime and immigration, MI scholars provide evidence-based analysis and pragmatic solutions. 🧵

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What are the risks of Mamdani’s plan to halt encampment clearances? MI’s @judgeglock, @Rafa_Mangual, and @adamlehodey weigh in on NYC's public safety and the shelter debate on the new @CityJournal Podcast episode:

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Combined with environmental review modernization and more workable affordability rules, these changes could unlock substantial new housing—even under a left-leaning administration.

Charter amendments limiting City Council “member deference” give the mayor new tools to upzone transit-rich areas, legalize two-family housing, and fast-track affordable projects.

Kober argues the city can expand housing supply without alienating left-leaning constituents. He proposes eliminating off-street parking mandates, updating outdated zoning rules, rezoning underused industrial land, and restoring year-round outdoor dining.

NYC’s housing shortage—driven by restrictive zoning, rent regulation, and slow approvals—has pushed vacancies to historic lows and undermined economic growth.

New York vacancies are at historic lows and housing is scarce—but reform is possible. In a new MI issue brief, Eric Kober outlines a pragmatic housing and land-use agenda that incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani could pursue—even given his progressive commitments. 🧵

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