画像の出所：https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/03/14/eviction-private-nycha-managers-rad/
In New York City, a new plan to address the growing eviction crisis has been proposed by private managers of NYCHA buildings. The plan, known as the Rental Assistance Demonstration program (RAD), involves converting public housing into private ownership in order to secure funding for much-needed repairs.
Under RAD, private companies will take control of NYCHA buildings and receive federal funding to make renovations and upgrades. In return, these companies will be allowed to increase rent prices and potentially evict tenants who cannot afford the new rates.
However, critics of the plan argue that RAD will only exacerbate the city’s housing crisis, as it could lead to the displacement of low-income residents from their homes. They also fear that private management companies may prioritize profits over the well-being of tenants.
Despite these concerns, advocates for RAD point to the desperate need for repairs in NYCHA buildings, many of which are decades-old and in poor condition. They argue that private investment is necessary to ensure that residents have safe and habitable living spaces.
As discussions around RAD continue, it remains to be seen how the plan will impact the thousands of NYCHA residents who are already facing eviction threats.