New York seeks to address homeless crisis with bill to build 1,000 new flats a year
Developers of designated affordable-housing projects will have to set aside 15% of units for the homeless
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AS New York City grapples with record numbers of homeless people, Mayor Bill de Blasio has faced deepening criticism that his plan to create more affordable housing, a signature effort of his administration, has done little to help people move from shelters into stable homes.
In an effort to address the shortfall, city officials have agreed to force developers of designated affordable-housing projects to set aside 15 per cent of the units for the homeless.
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