Skip to content
Council Discourse

NYC Council meetings, chaptered and linked by time.

Independent project. Not affiliated with the New York City Council.

Created by Uzair Qadir

Inspired by Vikram Oberoi's City Meetings

Agency Testimony

Chair Sherman recaps DCP focus on housing crisis

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 0:14:20 · 26 sec

He notes his previous testimony in March, and that seven months later, the focus remains on unlocking housing, streamlining, and planning for a fairer city.

Dan Garodnick

When I last testified before you, I was six days into my role at the Department of City Planning.

Dan Garodnick

At that time, in March, I spoke about the urgency of our city's housing crisis and what it requires of us at DCP.

Dan Garodnick

Unlocking significantly more housing across neighborhoods, streamlining how we work to deliver homes faster, and planning for a fairer, more equitable city.

Dan Garodnick

Seven months later, I can confirm that this has remained the focus of our work.