In a recent public meeting held at Borough Hall, community members voiced their concerns regarding a proposed rezoning application that could transform an industrial site in Windsor Terrace into a 19-story luxury housing development. Rosemary Sheehan, a long-time resident of the neighborhood, passionately defended the area's working-class heritage and urged officials to reconsider the implications of the rezoning.

Sheehan highlighted Windsor Terrace's history as a home for essential city workers, including nurses, firefighters, and teachers, emphasizing that the community is not composed of affluent residents resistant to change. Instead, she described her neighbors as welcoming and supportive, countering the narrative that they are \"millionaire gatekeepers.\"

The proposed development has sparked significant debate, with Sheehan calling for the developer, Arrow Linen, to engage more meaningfully with the community and to create a genuinely affordable housing plan. She urged the borough president and city planning commission to listen to the voices of Windsor Terrace residents and to oppose the rezoning request.

The meeting concluded with a reminder for the public to remain engaged as the application moves through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). The borough president will review the community's feedback and submit recommendations to the city planning commission, which will hold its hearing at a later date. Public comments can still be submitted until October 11, 2024, ensuring that community voices continue to be heard in this critical discussion.