About

Little Falls First is comprised of concerned Little Falls residents who are fighting against the Zaida Housing Project on Reed Street in Little Falls, NY. Zaida is a 138 unit, Section 8 commercial housing development concept that is forcing itself between some of Little Fall's prime real estate, proposed by Pennrose and Rock City Development, in conjunction with ICAN.

Key Negative Impacts

• Little Falls has a poverty rate upwards of 30% - Concentrating low income residents does not lead to economic mobility. Diverse economic neighborhoods grant families opportunities and mobility to climb ranks.
• Small, shrinking tax base that can not afford to absorb the fees associated with the extra services and resources needed to support this project.
• Infrastructure reconfiguration, including rezoning of residential areas, will result in neighboring property values decreasing.
• The housing development proposed is simply not in keeping with the character of our neighborhoods and community.
• No guarantee this is for Little Falls residents.
• Environmental Impacts:
  • Construction could result in bedrock disruption and soil erosion.
  • Flooding due to water to run off into the local watershed and surrounding creeks and streams.
• No public transportation.

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Financial support via Venmo (@NOZAIDA - 2754) is appreciated to support outreach and awareness initiatives.