# Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani plot housing boom

> The president and New York's mayor meet to discuss a major development project that could add thousands of homes to the city.
- Title: Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani plot housing boom · ABC News
- Summary: The president and New York's mayor meet to discuss a major development project that could add thousands of homes to the city. Trump and Mamdani agreed to…
- Keywords: zohran mamdani, donald trump, new york city, gracie mansion, housing development, sunnyside yards, white house, federal funding, news, Trump, NYC, Mayor
- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/Politics/nyc-mayor-mamdani-president-trump-meet-monday-mayors/story?id=136602476
- Author: ABC News
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- Topics: zohran mamdani, donald trump, new york city, gracie mansion, housing development, sunnyside yards, white house, federal funding, news
## Trump and Mamdani meet in New York
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump met Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss housing development in the city.
## 12,000 homes planned for Sunnyside
The two leaders agreed to establish a formal channel between the White House and City Hall to build up to 12,000 homes in Sunnyside Yards.
## Project could create 30,000 jobs
The Sunnyside Yards development is expected to provide 30,000 jobs in New York City as part of the housing initiative.
## Federal money likely needed
Trump said the project will require federal approvals and probably federal funding, but expressed optimism about the plan's chances.

> maybe they have a shot at doing it
## Third meeting between the leaders
This is the third meeting between Trump and Mamdani, following a November meeting when Mamdani was mayor-elect and a February meeting at the White House.
## Key takeaway

Trump and Mamdani agreed to establish a formal channel between the White House and City Hall to develop 12,000 homes and create 30,000 jobs in Sunnyside Yards.