Sessions
Zoning for Housing in NYC
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Thu
Michael Sandler is an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Neighborhood Strategies at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The Office of Neighborhood Strategies leads the agency’s commitment to strategic preservation and development through engagement with tenants, landlords, community leaders, and neighborhood stakeholders on issues involving the creation of vibrant neighborhoods anchored by affordable housing. Michael oversees the implementation of neighborhood-based planning projects as well as tenant and homeowner protection efforts undertaken in partnership with community-based organizations. Michael also led public and stakeholder engagement for Where We Live NYC, the City’s comprehensive fair housing planning process. Michael received a Masters of Urban Planning from NYU with a focus on housing and economic development.