• Invest in Public Infrastructure & Services – Improve schools, parks, and transit in lower-income areas to support existing residents rather than push them out.

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• Support Cultural Preservation – Provide funding and zoning protections for cultural institutions and landmarks important to long-standing communities.

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• Expand Rent Control & Stabilization – Strengthen tenant protections by expanding rent-stabilized units and limiting excessive rent increases.

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• Prevent Displacement – Increase legal aid funding for tenants, and expand tenant right-to-purchase programs.

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• Prioritize Local Businesses – Offer tax incentives or grants for locally owned businesses, especially minority- and immigrant-owned ones.

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• Strengthen Community Hiring – Require new developments to prioritize hiring locally for construction and permanent jobs.

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• Higher Property Taxes on Luxury Developments – Use tax revenues to fund affordable housing and community-driven projects.

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• Participatory Zoning & Budgeting – Give communities direct control over zoning decisions and infrastructure investments.