The For-Profitization of Affordable Housing Development and the de Blasio Plan

October 3, 2017

Non-profit affordable housing developers have played a key role in New York City housing plans since the beginning of the modern, city-backed affordable housing model. Mayor Koch’s seminal Ten-Year Housing Plan relied heavily on non-profit developers, in part because it was understood that non-profit developers are able to deliver an especially high level of public benefit since they make development decisions independent of an individual bottom-line economic interest.

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Nakheel is one of the world’s leading developers and a key player in realising the vision of Dubai for the 21st century: creating a world class destination for living, business and tourism. Nakheel has delivered – and continues to enhance – an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects in Dubai across a range of sectors including residential, commercial and leisure. Nakheel's current portfolio of master developments in Dubai includes Palm Jumeirah, The World, Deira Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Warsan Village, International City and Villas at Nad Al Sheba. Together, these span more than 14,000 hectares and provide homes for over 200,000 people.

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Nakheel is one of the world’s leading developers and a key player in realising the vision of Dubai for the 21st century: creating a world class destination for living, business and tourism. Nakheel has delivered – and continues to enhance – an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects in Dubai across a range of sectors including residential, commercial and leisure. Nakheel's current portfolio of master developments in Dubai includes Palm Jumeirah, The World, Deira Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Warsan Village, International City and Villas at Nad Al Sheba. Together, these span more than 14,000 hectares and provide homes for over 200,000 people.

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