ERASE Racism Applauds Huntington Town Council for Approving Melville Town Center Plan

 Syosset, NY – December 12, 2024 – Laura Harding, President of ERASE Racism, issued the following statement today praising the Huntington Town Council for approving the Melville Town Center Plan:

“The Huntington Town Council approved the Melville Town Center Plan on December 10 by a vote of three to one, with one abstention. This is a crucial step forward for Long Island and serves as a model for other communities in the region.

The Plan establishes an overlay zone that allows for the replacement of underutilized office buildings with a vibrant and walkable downtown area that includes housing, with affordable options. Up to 1500 apartments would be permitted, with 300 of them designated as affordable.

With this decision, Huntington is leading the way for Long Island. The town is taking the important and necessary action to revitalize its economy, address the housing crisis, and provide much-needed affordable housing. It is time for other towns in the region to adopt this model and expand upon it.”

To speak with Laura Harding, contact Henry Miller – hmiller@highimpactpartnering.com or 917-921-8034.

ERASE Racism is a New York-based civil rights organization that exposes and addresses the devastating impact of historical and ongoing structural racism, particularly in public school education and housing.  It does so through research, policy advocacy, legal action, and educating and mobilizing the public – driving policy change at local, regional and statewide levels and through national coalitions. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its cutting-edge work.