Friday, October 9, 2015
NYCT Supports Affordable Housing Proposal for Artists in Jamaica, Queens
Dozens of local artists who are part of Jamaica's thriving arts scene may soon get the chance to live in more affordable apartments.
The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, a local nonprofit, is considering developing a mixed-use complex with 100 affordable housing units, including 50 units set aside for artists, according to the New York Community Trust, which awarded the group a $150,000 grant.
The grant money would be split over two years, with $95,000 awarded in the first year and $55,000 in the second year...