The Future of Affordable Housing in NYC with Alicia Keys

In this enlightening clip of EYL, our host Rashad Bilal sits down with the multi-talented artist and advocate Alicia Keys to discuss a pressing issue that touches the lives of many New Yorkers: affordable housing. As a native New Yorker herself, Alicia Keys shares her personal experiences growing up in affordable housing designed specifically for artists. She candidly discusses how these programs provided her with the vital access and opportunities that shaped her illustrious career.
Rashad and Alicia delve into the current state of affordable housing in New York City, highlighting the dramatic rise in rental costs and the unfortunate phase-out of several beneficial housing programs. With the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan soaring to almost $4,000, they explore the stark realities facing young professionals and creatives who are being priced out of the city.
Alicia reflects on the invaluable role that these artist-specific housing programs played in her life, not just as a place to live but as a crucial support system that kept her rooted in a vibrant cultural environment. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining such programs to ensure that the city’s diverse cultural landscape continues to thrive. Both hosts argue that pricing artists and creatives out of the city ultimately harms the entire ecosystem, taking away from New York the very soul and creativity that define it.
The conversation goes beyond just housing to talk about the broader implications of access to creative spaces. Alicia shares her current efforts in creating fellowship programs for young people interested in set design, costume design, and other artistic fields. These programs aim to bridge the gap and offer invaluable learning opportunities under industry greats, ensuring that the next generation of artists has both the skills and the inspiration to contribute back to the city's cultural economy.
Join us in this compelling discussion that puts a spotlight on affordable housing, creative access, and the continuing efforts to keep New York City a welcoming hub for all artists and dreamers.
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[@calculatedrisk1]

@1:44 The amount of former New Yorkers who I’ve met in CT and Mass is crazy.

[@khadijahmary96]

From a sociology perspective, a structured affordable housing program could be a logical solution to nationwide community concerns, such as unemployment, the teacher shortage, and public safety. I hope that we can generate more funding and conversations towards this idea.

[@nikitadaniely3302]

I live in Aspen, Colorado and we have been experiencing this for the better half of the last decade with the pandemic sending prices soaring. It’s sad and frustrating to see people who are pushed out for second and third home owners … but also how some employers are getting over on staffing agency workers and handling housing opportunities for staff. SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@IkEdaClarEE888]

Affordable housing in ideal locations is key. The days of project living should be a thing of the past, moving forward. Keeping our focus on asset management should be the primary concern. We need more incubator cities that prepare families for the roles they will step into in the future. When we design our cities with the outcome in mind, results tend to lean on the bright side of things. When ppl are less concerned with housing; they can use their time and energy to fuel greater endeavors. It's time we begin to observe our problems from several perspectives in order to see exactly where we should approach them, with solutions that allow everyone to prosper, respectfully.

[@jostenperez5394]

You guys should talk with Jamar Adams from Essence Development. Former NFL player now working very closely with Related Companies to develop affordable housing centered around social impact as well

[@d.7203]

I live in Hells Kitchen and I'm moving out. Too expensive to survive out here. My rent is $4,000 for a tiny 1 bedroom apartment at the 5th floor of a walk up.

[@jah2639]

Nah facts it aint living its survivin

[@bobbytatum84]

Damn, that's 3 times my mortgage. Screw that!

[@chloestewart1902]

No disrespect but you from NY?

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[@martiamatters8710]

Yes there is a problem here where do they think these people are getting the money for these ridiculous prices to live.

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[@chriscodling6573]

When a Multi millionaire is saying is hard to find affordable rent then you know you got a problem

[@bobbytatum84]

Why is she renting?

[@justinhumphrey1516]

@@bobbytatum84 no one said she was renting. But if she is that her choice.

[@PiplupPlus]

I ain't ever moving to the USA, never got a problem getting affordable housing in Switzerland & Greenland. And I'm black Puerto Rican with a mouth piece & 6ft4 so its easy

[@najimastarmagic37771]

💚💚 Gratitude

[@jah2639]

Gotta see what yall talking bout w this one

[@emeraldkaysgarden]

The fact that NYC housing is remodeling the projects which is low key bought by.asian developers is the real scam.

[@emeraldkaysgarden]

There is no affordable housing in NYC!!!

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