The same day that over 1 million New York City voters chose democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor , they also passed three ballot initiatives promising to speed up new home construction in the city.

The measures represent "a constructive step" toward addressing New York City’s dire housing shortage and affordability issues, one expert told Newsweek .

What Are the Ballot Measures?

The three initiatives—Proposal 2, 3, and 4—appeared on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4, the same day as the mayoral election . They were proposed amendments to the city charter—a document describing "the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of the city government," including those responsible for housing in the city.

Two of the measures create a "fast track

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