City Club President Layla-Law Gisiko testified before the NYC City Planning Commission regarding the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. While the plan's intention is to increase the availability of affordable housing in the City, as written it is unlikely to meet the needs of middle and lower income New Yorkers. The hearing was covered by CBS News, highlighting a quote from Law-Gisiko's testimony:
"Benefits to the wealthy do not trickle down to everyone else in the unregulated housing market, for the same reason the gourmet food store does not solve hunger."