Issue Position: Development in Jamaica

Issue Position

Local institutions are the backbone of the Jamaica community. Organizations such as A Better Jamaica, the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation and the Jamaica Avenue, Sutphin Boulevard and Farmers Boulevard Business Improvement Districts play a vital role in maintaining and improving quality of life for people of the District. If elected to the Assembly, Alicia will prioritize these and other emerging groups to ensure they have the opportunity to flourish in Jamaica's dynamic economic climate.

Conversely, Alicia knows that although development brings opportunity, the community must also be vigilant against any proposed changes that would shut out longstanding members from its benefits: District 29 must continue to be affordable for those who invested in its growth. To that extent, if elected, Alicia will be a clear voice for more affordable housing in the area, retail jobs that match the cost of living and equitable investment in areas outside the downtown Jamaica area.

New developments must be sensitive to the impact made on families, schools and neighborhood parking. Alicia will stand with community members against structures that will affect residential landscapes, fighting against towering developments in suburban parts of the district and proposals that are out of touch with the character of the community.

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