Fixing Flushing

Facts About Flushing

There is no straightforward answer for whether rezoning should be allowed to occur. However, in the case of Flushing West, many residents have voiced their support of rezoning after carefully evaluating the possible consequences for both options. This page includes various facts that residents have mentioned to support their decision of following through with rezoning Flushing West.

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  • An average of 47.6% of households in Flushing have a reported income of less than $30,000 per year (U.S. Census Bureau). As seen in the graph to the left, the number of household with an income of less than $30,000 is increasing.

 

 

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  • The average median income (AMI) used for MIH planning was $77,500 while the AMI based on census data is $52,000. The AMI used for the MIH plan is higher because it accounts for high housing costs and is based on a large area.
  • Even though affordable housing is a rezoning requirement; however, the problem is that the MIH plan is based on an inflated AMI.

 

 

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  • SkyView Center as a Case Study
    • The real estate value for property near SkyView Mall is almost 20 times greater than it was in 1993
    • Sky View Parc condominiums have a price range between $493,000 – $2,000,000
    • Without rezoning, it is likely that the C4-2 area will develop into another SkyView Center.

 

 

 

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  • Lack of green space in Flushing
    • Flushing West only has approximately 20 parks, many of which are not accessible.
    • Inclusion of green space is a rezoning requirement.