CM Ossé speaks in support of 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning (Khalifa Residences)
CM Ossé speaks in support of the 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning, which will bring 144 units of senior affordable housing, a new mosque, a new school, and ground-floor commercial space. He thanks Imam Rodney Rashid and the applicant team and urges colleagues to approve the application.
Councilman Wose.
Thank you, Chair Riley and members of the committee for allowing me to speak about the 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning.
The Khalifa Residences project will bring much-needed senior affordable housing, 144 units, ground floor commercial space,
a new mosque, and a new school to the site of the existing mosque, school, and retail space at 1166 Bedford Avenue.
Mashallah.
Masjid Abdul Musi Khalifa has been a pillar in the neighborhood since its establishment in 1962.
And this project ensures that it will continue to provide much needed services for many years to come.
They are leaving a powerful legacy, ensuring that our seniors can age in place and that our neighbors
retains a house of worship with a rich history.
I want to thank Imam Rodney Rashid for his leadership and the entire applicant team for creating a great project.
I also want to thank my constituents who came out to support this project every single step of the way.
And finally, I want to again thank members of the committee for giving me this time, and I urge my colleagues to approve this application.
Thank you very much, Chair.
Thank you, Councilmember Osei.