Op-Ed | Building housing faster is an investment in New York’s communities

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's initiatives aim to reduce housing construction delays by a year, accelerating economic benefits for New York communities. The Highbridge development in the South Bronx, a $335 million project, has already injected $23 million into the local economy and created 350-400 jobs, with workers spending $35,000 weekly at local businesses.