
06/11/2025
New York City has no shortage of ambitious housing plans—but turning those goals into real, affordable homes is another challenge entirely.
In this Q&A, David Quart, Real Estate Market Leader at VHB, shares how smart policy, better coordination, and community engagement can help move from vision to reality. He dives into zoning reforms like City of Yes, office-to-residential conversions, public land opportunities, and financing tools that are essential to scaling progress.
Read how New York can move from plans to pavement—and deliver the housing its residents need.