Debates of the Century: Rent Regulation

Presented by the Century Foundation and NYU Wagner

December
17
6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Public
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Date:
December 17, 2019
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
The Puck Building - 295 Lafayette Street, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012

The Century Foundation and NYU Wagner are proud to present Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner, a public debate series showcasing thoughtful, informed dialogue from experts. 

"We should expand the use of rent regulation in New York."

Is the rent really too damn high? Could expanding rent regulations be a part of the long-term solution both in NYC and across New York state? Or are such measures not a one-size-fits-all solution, that actually get in the way of producing much-needed housing stock and impair housing quality—exacerbating the affordability crisis? 

Speakers:

  • For the motion:

    Afua Atta-Mensah

    Executive Director of Community Voices Heard

  • Against the motion:

    Rafael E. Cestero

    President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Preservation Corporation

  • Moderator:

    Michael Blake

    New York State Assemblyman; NYU Wagner Visiting Urbanist

Doors will open at 6:00pm and the event will begin at 6:30pm.

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Debates of the Century: Rent Regulation