On June 3, 2025, the Center for Urban Future and Brooklyn Org held a policy symposium to address critical regional needs for building equity in Brooklyn. Leaders discussed the findings from the report "50 Ideas for a Stronger and More Equitable Brooklyn" to translate ideas into action. Jocelynne Rainey highlighted a survey revealing a pressing affordability crisis affecting 60% of residents. The discussions spanned diverse topics, indicating Brooklyn's resilience amidst challenges, with an emphasis on community-driven solutions and a vision for utilizing land for local benefit.
"We did not want to just have those 50 great ideas sit in this document on our website, we want to move them forward and get it in front of people."
"About 60% of respondents, across all socioeconomic demographics, said they struggle with affordability, and not just people living below the poverty line."
"We have all the makings of a major city."
"Imagine literally acres and acres of land that is returned back to the community for other uses."
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