Housing Plan for a City of Immigrants

Immigration has always been a key force driving New York City’s success. Millions of newcomers from across the globe have led the city’s growth and prosperity and shaped the unique cultural fabric of our neighborhoods.

Today, immigrant New Yorkers account for a greater share of the population and play a more integral role in the city than ever before, yet many of their needs are insufficiently met. Meanwhile, immigrant communities nationwide have come under attack by the federal government.

We have a moral obligation to ensure that immigrant New Yorkers can benefit from the same quality of life and access to opportunity enjoyed by their U.S.-born neighbors, and to advance social and economic equity in doing so. We have an opportunity to lead the nation in redefining what it means to be a sanctuary city and to protect immigrant communities nationwide from an increasingly dangerous national climate. Finally, we must secure our future as a city of immigrants to protect the livelihood of each and every New Yorker, today and for future generations.

CHPC’s housing plan for a city of immigrants takes a deep dive into the unmet needs of immigrant New Yorkers, establishes clearly defined policy goals, and lays out strategies to advance them.