Brad Lander proposes turning NYC golf courses into housing

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a mayoral candidate, proposes converting four municipal golf courses into housing to address the city's housing crisis. He claims this could create 50,000 new homes and includes plans for parks and schools. Lander's housing plan, released last week, aims to build 500,000 homes over the next decade. He has not specified which golf courses would be affected but plans to conduct a feasibility study. The proposal has faced criticism from golfers who value the courses as public spaces. They argue that the courses provide recreational opportunities and should not be repurposed for housing.