The initiative targets the creation of a new neighborhood in a city where housing is the primary cost for residents. Trump stated that he has watched the site for 35 years and observed that development talks have persisted for 50 years, noting the effort during his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
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Trump and Mamdani Set Up Joint Team for 12,000 Home Sunnyside Project Stalled 50 Years
US Politics29 days ago
New York City housing and operations staff will coordinate directly with the White House to develop the Sunnyside Yard site into a residential and commercial hub. President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani established the communication channel during a Monday meeting at Gracie Mansion to advance plans for 12,000 homes and 30,000 jobs.
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