NYC Rezoning Tracker

2019

Far Rockaway

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades

31

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades
DOT's Downtown Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction project will reconstruct Mott Avenue from Redfern Avenue to Beach 17th Street, on Beach 21st and Beach 20th Street from Mott Avenue to Cornaga Avenue, and on Central Avenue from Mott Avenue to Foam Place. Mott Avenue will have expanded sidewalks with new street trees and improved street lighting. This project will also introduce a new DOT public plaza that safely connects pedestrians between the A-train on Beach 22nd Street and regional buses on Beach 21st Street, along with a new gathering space for residents and visitors. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the installation of DEP storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, supporting the City's rezoning efforts and strengthening resiliency in the wake of extreme weather events. DOT is also currently exploring an interim project, which will use agency in-house materials (markings, signage, etc.) to enhance safety, mobility and quality of life around the intersection of B. 22nd Street. DOT aims to share preliminary designs with the Council Member in spring 2018.

2017-2022

DOT has been working closely with DDC and DEP to coordinate an area-wide street reconstruction/sewer infrastructure project in the Downtown Far Rockaway area. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2019.

2021

Far Rockaway

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades

31

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades
DOT's Downtown Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction project will reconstruct Mott Avenue from Redfern Avenue to Beach 17th Street, on Beach 21st and Beach 20th Street from Mott Avenue to Cornaga Avenue, and on Central Avenue from Mott Avenue to Foam Place. Mott Avenue will have expanded sidewalks with new street trees and improved street lighting. This project will also introduce a new DOT public plaza that safely connects pedestrians between the A-train on Beach 22nd Street and regional buses on Beach 21st Street, along with a new gathering space for residents and visitors. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the installation of DEP storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, supporting the City's rezoning efforts and strengthening resiliency in the wake of extreme weather events. DOT is also currently exploring an interim project, which will use agency in-house materials (markings, signage, etc.) to enhance safety, mobility and quality of life around the intersection of B. 22nd Street. DOT aims to share preliminary designs with the Council Member in spring 2018.

2017-2022

DOT continues to work closely with DDC and DEP to coordinate an area-wide street reconstruction/sewer infrastructure project in the Downtown Far Rockaway area. Construction began in the summer of 2019. Phase 1 of this project is almost complete.

2022

Far Rockaway

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades

31

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades
DOT's Downtown Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction project will reconstruct Mott Avenue from Redfern Avenue to Beach 17th Street, on Beach 21st and Beach 20th Street from Mott Avenue to Cornaga Avenue, and on Central Avenue from Mott Avenue to Foam Place. Mott Avenue will have expanded sidewalks with new street trees and improved street lighting. This project will also introduce a new DOT public plaza that safely connects pedestrians between the A-train on Beach 22nd Street and regional buses on Beach 21st Street, along with a new gathering space for residents and visitors. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the installation of DEP storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, supporting the City's rezoning efforts and strengthening resiliency in the wake of extreme weather events. DOT is also currently exploring an interim project, which will use agency in-house materials (markings, signage, etc.) to enhance safety, mobility and quality of life around the intersection of B. 22nd Street. DOT aims to share preliminary designs with the Council Member in spring 2018.

2017-2022

DOT continues to work closely with DDC and DEP to coordinate an area-wide street reconstruction/sewer infrastructure project in the Downtown Far Rockaway area. Construction began in the summer of 2019. Phase 1 of this project is complete, and the full contract is scheduled for completion summer 2022.

2021

Far Rockaway

Implement Redfern Open Space improvements

14

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Looking comprehensively at NYC Parks Redfern Playground site and the adjacent NYCHA-owned playground, in close coordination with NYCHA and with community input, Parks will lead efforts to improve and enhance recreational amenities, creating an attractive open space that serves the growing needs of current and future residents.

2018-2021

DPR completed design and procurement is underway.

2019

Inwood

Implement a neighborhood Traffic Monitoring Plan

72

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

The City will fund a Traffic Monitoring Plan (TMP) to monitor traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood for the next 15 years. The TMP will cover the entire rezoning area, with focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the FEIS, including the intersections adjacent to the University Heights Bridge (at West 207th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan and at West Fordham Road and Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx). The TMP is a product of extensive coordination between EDC, DOT, and ODMHED as the lead agency for environmental review. The TMP is intended to confirm the traffic and pedestrian impacts identified in the EIS (and the associated mitigation measures) by considering future changes in traffic and pedestrian volumes and patterns. The TMP will include monitoring of transportation conditions during construction as well as conditions once buildings are completed and operational. The TMP will track the development programs and construction methods of new developments, and compare EIS projections with real world conditions, adjusting mitigation measures if needed to reflect the incremental development of the neighborhood. By periodically monitoring traffic conditions in the neighborhood, the City will install traffic mitigation measures when needed and where most appropriate.

Ongoing

The Traffic Monitoring Plan will evaluate traffic and pedestrian conditions in the rezoning area, with a focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, such as those adjacent to the University Heights Bridge. Monitoring will commence following completion of a number of initial projects in the neighborhood.

2021

Inwood

Implement a neighborhood Traffic Monitoring Plan

72

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

The City will fund a Traffic Monitoring Plan (TMP) to monitor traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood for the next 15 years. The TMP will cover the entire rezoning area, with focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the FEIS, including the intersections adjacent to the University Heights Bridge (at West 207th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan and at West Fordham Road and Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx). The TMP is a product of extensive coordination between EDC, DOT, and ODMHED as the lead agency for environmental review. The TMP is intended to confirm the traffic and pedestrian impacts identified in the EIS (and the associated mitigation measures) by considering future changes in traffic and pedestrian volumes and patterns. The TMP will include monitoring of transportation conditions during construction as well as conditions once buildings are completed and operational. The TMP will track the development programs and construction methods of new developments, and compare EIS projections with real world conditions, adjusting mitigation measures if needed to reflect the incremental development of the neighborhood. By periodically monitoring traffic conditions in the neighborhood, the City will install traffic mitigation measures when needed and where most appropriate.

Ongoing

The Traffic Monitoring Plan will evaluate traffic and pedestrian conditions in the Inwood rezoning area, with a focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, such as those adjacent to the University Heights Bridge. Monitoring will commence following completion of a number of initial projects in the neighborhood.

2019

East Harlem

Implement the Building Community Capacity Program in East Harlem

43

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

Done

The Building Community Capacity program will support the East Harlem community in creating a strategy capable of driving action toward the arts and culture objectives identified in the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan (EHNP). In order to satisfy the City's procurement regulations and identify a grantee, an East Harlem nonprofit organization must submit an application to DCLA for funding. Working with DCLA, the selected grantee will (i) create a work scope and strategy based on EHNP goals; and (ii) select a consultant responsible for project management. Working with consultant, the community participants will (i) lay out project tasks; (ii) develop a volunteer infrastructure consisting of an oversight committee, leadership, and working groups; and (iii) cultivate cross-sector leaders who can catalyze efforts, provide assistance, and bring additional resources.

2017-2019

The grant supports a Community Arts Coordinator to oversee the East Harlem Culture Collective's efforts to foster a social ecosystem in which local artists and cultural institutions can flourish, new audiences can be reached, and the local economy stimulated. Projects include development of a social media platform, an interactive neighborhood map, a monthly publication, and a temporary cultural exchange gallery for local artists, neighbors, cultural institutions, and community based organizations.

2022

Inwood

Implement a neighborhood Traffic Monitoring Plan

72

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

The City will fund a Traffic Monitoring Plan (TMP) to monitor traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood for the next 15 years. The TMP will cover the entire rezoning area, with focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the FEIS, including the intersections adjacent to the University Heights Bridge (at West 207th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan and at West Fordham Road and Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx). The TMP is a product of extensive coordination between EDC, DOT, and ODMHED as the lead agency for environmental review. The TMP is intended to confirm the traffic and pedestrian impacts identified in the EIS (and the associated mitigation measures) by considering future changes in traffic and pedestrian volumes and patterns. The TMP will include monitoring of transportation conditions during construction as well as conditions once buildings are completed and operational. The TMP will track the development programs and construction methods of new developments, and compare EIS projections with real world conditions, adjusting mitigation measures if needed to reflect the incremental development of the neighborhood. By periodically monitoring traffic conditions in the neighborhood, the City will install traffic mitigation measures when needed and where most appropriate.

Ongoing

The Traffic Monitoring Plan will evaluate traffic and pedestrian conditions in the Inwood rezoning area, with a focus on intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, such as those adjacent to the University Heights Bridge. Monitoring will commence following completion of a number of initial projects in the neighborhood.

2021

Bay Street

Implement a Traffic Monitoring Plan

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

As the timing of new development is difficult to predict with precision and would likely occur
over the course of multiple years, the City will undertake and fund a Traffic Monitoring Program
to monitor development patterns and traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood
through 2030. DCP, as lead agency, in collaboration with DOT as expert agency, developed a
Traffic Monitoring Program to verify the need and effectiveness of the proposed mitigation
measures. The Traffic Monitoring Program will cover the entire rezoning area, with a focus on
21
intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the FEIS. Through the Traffic
Monitoring Program, the City will track development as it occurs, and identify real world
conditions to determine whether additional data collection and analysis is warranted.
The Program will help determine the timing of implementation of the mitigation measures
identified in the Final EIS and/or whether additional or new measures should be considered and
implemented. DCP and DOT will commit to regular updates to Community Board 1 to review
monitoring plan results and the proposed changes to street network and other strategies to
mitigate traffic issues.

Ongoing through 2030

The City will undertake a Traffic Monitoring Program to monitor development patterns including traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood through 2030. The Traffic Monitoring Program will cover the entire Bay Street rezoning area, with a focus on 21 intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified. DCP will coordinate with DOT and NYPD once the initial results of the Traffic Monitoring Program are available.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

DOT to study parking regulations and implement parking demand projects

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Conduct study to analyze and address parking needs around the new stations and identify potential projects to manage demand. Funding: $250K study + $2M projects

Ongoing

2022

Bay Street

Implement a Traffic Monitoring Plan

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

As the timing of new development is difficult to predict with precision and would likely occur
over the course of multiple years, the City will undertake and fund a Traffic Monitoring Program
to monitor development patterns and traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood
through 2030. DCP, as lead agency, in collaboration with DOT as expert agency, developed a
Traffic Monitoring Program to verify the need and effectiveness of the proposed mitigation
measures. The Traffic Monitoring Program will cover the entire rezoning area, with a focus on
21
intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified in the FEIS. Through the Traffic
Monitoring Program, the City will track development as it occurs, and identify real world
conditions to determine whether additional data collection and analysis is warranted.
The Program will help determine the timing of implementation of the mitigation measures
identified in the Final EIS and/or whether additional or new measures should be considered and
implemented. DCP and DOT will commit to regular updates to Community Board 1 to review
monitoring plan results and the proposed changes to street network and other strategies to
mitigate traffic issues.

Ongoing through 2030

The City will undertake a Traffic Monitoring Program to monitor development patterns including traffic and pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood through 2030. The Traffic Monitoring Program will cover the entire Bay Street rezoning area, with a focus on 21 intersections where significant adverse impacts were identified. DCP will coordinate with DOT and NYPD once the initial results of the Traffic Monitoring Program are available.

2018

Far Rockaway

Implement an extensive outreach strategy to promote programs that could help homeowners and multifamily property owners make repairs and preserve affordability for existing tenants

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's Neighborhood Education and Outreach Unit hosts landlord and homeowner resource fairs. HPD commits to hold its next resource fair in spring 2018. Multifamily buildings in Far Rockaway are included in citywide and boroughwide mailings and robocalls to share information on HPD's loan and tax incentive programs. HPD will begin work in fall 2017 with CNYCN and their partners to conduct outreach to homeowners to provide financial and legal counseling and prevent foreclosures.

2017-2018

HPD continues to take a proactive and strategic approach to engaging building owners who could benefit from financing and tax incentives in exchange for maintaining affordable rents for existing tenants. HPD also hosted a Landlord and Homeowner Resource Fair in Far Rockaway in February 2018. HPD contacts property owners by email, mail, phone, and at community events. These efforts are coupled with a new marketing campaign HPD launched in 2017 titled "Let's Invest". The new marketing materials were created with the feedback received from property owners. Additionally, HPD added a monthly Property Owner Clinic held at 100 Gold Street where property owners sign up to speak one on one with agency representatives to troubleshoot issues with their property. The clinics are open to all property owners throughout the City. Representatives from HPD finance programs, HPD code enforcement, Department of Buildings, Department of Finance, and Department of Environmental Protection. Through these efforts, HPD has reached the owners of 66 properties inthe Rockaways representing over 3,000 apartments.

2019

Far Rockaway

Implement an extensive outreach strategy to promote programs that could help homeowners and multifamily property owners make repairs and preserve affordability for existing tenants

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's Neighborhood Education and Outreach Unit hosts landlord and homeowner resource fairs. HPD commits to hold its next resource fair in spring 2018. Multifamily buildings in Far Rockaway are included in citywide and boroughwide mailings and robocalls to share information on HPD's loan and tax incentive programs. HPD will begin work in fall 2017 with CNYCN and their partners to conduct outreach to homeowners to provide financial and legal counseling and prevent foreclosures.

2017-2018

HPD continues to take a proactive and strategic approach to engaging building owners who could benefit from financing and tax incentives in exchange for maintaining affordable rents for existing tenants. HPD hosted a Landlord and Homeowner Resource Fair in Far Rockaway in February 2018. HPD also contacts property owners by email, mail, phone, and at community events. These efforts are coupled with a new marketing campaign HPD launched in 2017 titled "Let's Invest." Additionally, HPD now conducts monthly Property Owner Clinics at 100 Gold Street where property owners sign up to speak one-on-one with agency representatives HPD, DOB, DOF, DEP, and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods to troubleshoot issues with their properties. The clinics are open to all property owners throughout the city. Through these efforts, HPD has reached the owners of 71 properties in the Rockaways representing over 3,000 apartments.

2021

Far Rockaway

Implement an extensive outreach strategy to promote programs that could help homeowners and multifamily property owners make repairs and preserve affordability for existing tenants

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's Neighborhood Education and Outreach Unit hosts landlord and homeowner resource fairs. HPD commits to hold its next resource fair in spring 2018. Multifamily buildings in Far Rockaway are included in citywide and boroughwide mailings and robocalls to share information on HPD's loan and tax incentive programs. HPD will begin work in fall 2017 with CNYCN and their partners to conduct outreach to homeowners to provide financial and legal counseling and prevent foreclosures.

2017-2018

HPD continues to take a proactive and strategic approach to engaging building owners who could benefit from financing and tax incentives in exchange for maintaining affordable rents for existing tenants. HPD hosted a Landlord and Homeowner Resource Fair in Far Rockaway in February 2018. HPD also contacts property owners by email, mail, phone, and at community events. These efforts are coupled with a new marketing campaign HPD launched in 2017 titled "Let's Invest." Additionally, leading up to March 2020, HPD conducted monthly Property Owner Clinics at 100 Gold Street where property owners could sign up to speak one-on-one with agency representatives HPD, DOB, DOF, DEP, and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods to troubleshoot issues with their properties. The clinics were open to all property owners throughout the city. Through these efforts, HPD has reached the owners of 71 properties in the Rockaways representing over 3,000 apartments.

2022

Far Rockaway

Implement Redfern Open Space improvements

14

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Looking comprehensively at NYC Parks Redfern Playground site and the adjacent NYCHA-owned playground, in close coordination with NYCHA and with community input, Parks will lead efforts to improve and enhance recreational amenities, creating an attractive open space that serves the growing needs of current and future residents.

2018-2021

DPR completed procurement and the project is currently in construction.

2022

Far Rockaway

Implement an extensive outreach strategy to promote programs that could help homeowners and multifamily property owners make repairs and preserve affordability for existing tenants

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's Neighborhood Education and Outreach Unit hosts landlord and homeowner resource fairs. HPD commits to hold its next resource fair in spring 2018. Multifamily buildings in Far Rockaway are included in citywide and boroughwide mailings and robocalls to share information on HPD's loan and tax incentive programs. HPD will begin work in fall 2017 with CNYCN and their partners to conduct outreach to homeowners to provide financial and legal counseling and prevent foreclosures.

2017-2018

HPD continues to take a proactive and strategic approach to engaging building owners who could benefit from financing and tax incentives in exchange for maintaining affordable rents for existing tenants. HPD hosted a Landlord and Homeowner Resource Fair in Far Rockaway in February 2018. HPD also contacts property owners by email, mail, phone, and at community events. These efforts are coupled with a new marketing campaign HPD launched in 2017 titled “Let’s Invest.” Additionally, leading up to March 2020, HPD conducted monthly Property Owner Clinics at 100 Gold Street where property owners could sign up to speak one-on-one with agency representatives from HPD, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Finance, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods to troubleshoot issues with their properties. The clinics were open to all property owners throughout the city. Through these efforts, HPD reached the owners of 71 properties in the Rockaways representing over 3,000 apartments.

2021

Bay Street

Implement an off-hour Truck Delivery Pilot

41

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

In coordination with developers and businesses at the Outlet Mall, DOT will evaluate options for
efficient delivery and a waste management strategy to reduce truck trips during peak periods
that may include promoting off-hour deliveries between 7pm and 6am and the consolidation of
goods. DOT will evaluate the need for truck loading zones along the Bay Street corridor as well
as truck route wayfinding signage at intersecting truck routes.

Through 2020

DOT, in coordination with developers and businesses at the Outlet Mall, will evaluate options for efficient delivery and a waste management strategy to reduce truck trips during peak periods. This may include promoting off-hour deliveries between 7pm and 6am and the consolidation of goods. DOT will also evaluate the need for truck loading zones along the Bay Street corridor and truck route wayfinding signage at intersecting truck routes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DOT's evaluation of off-hour deliveries and assessment of the loading needs along Bay Street was delayed. DOT plans to add this pilot to their work program by the end of the calendar year.

2022

Bay Street

Implement an off-hour Truck Delivery Pilot

41

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

In coordination with developers and businesses at the Outlet Mall, DOT will evaluate options for
efficient delivery and a waste management strategy to reduce truck trips during peak periods
that may include promoting off-hour deliveries between 7pm and 6am and the consolidation of
goods. DOT will evaluate the need for truck loading zones along the Bay Street corridor as well
as truck route wayfinding signage at intersecting truck routes.

Through 2020

DOT, in coordination with developers and businesses at the Outlet Mall, will evaluate options for efficient delivery and a waste management strategy to reduce truck trips during peak periods. This may include promoting off-hour deliveries (OHD) between 7pm and 6am and the consolidation of goods. In 2019, DOT surveyed and installed a total of 52 missing regulatory signs at intersecting truck routes within Staten Island Community Board 1 -inclusive of the Bay Street Rezoning area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DOT's evaluation of off-hour deliveries and truck loading zones assessment needs were delayed. In 2022, DOT has prioritized the evaluation truck loading zones along the Bay Street corridor and is expected to be complete by end of June 2022 –such recommendations and implementation of truck loading zones will follow later this year. DOT plans to build the OHD business engagement and pilot feasibility assessment into their work program this Fall.

2019

Inwood

Implement broadband improvements in Inwood

61

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DoITT)

In Progress

The City will use its franchise and contracting authority to bring broadband improvements to Inwood. MOCTO and DOITT will seek private partner(s) to use City assets for the introduction of next generation "5G" wireless service and will consider possible City investment as part of a citywide study currently underway. MOCTO will also work with NYCHA and local stakeholders to enhance free Wi-Fi access for NYCHA residents. DoITT will coordinate the deployment of LinkNYC kiosks to deliver free gigabit-speed Wi-Fi along key commercial corridors.

LinkNYC installation Q3 2019; Franchise agreements Q4 2019

The City is working on a series of initiatives to increase broadband access in underserved areas like Inwood. In Q2 2019, the City opened up a reservation phase for mobile telecom installations with an emphasis on locations outside of the core of Manhattan, including Inwood.

2021

Inwood

Implement broadband improvements in Inwood

61

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DoITT)

In Progress

The City will use its franchise and contracting authority to bring broadband improvements to Inwood. MOCTO and DOITT will seek private partner(s) to use City assets for the introduction of next generation "5G" wireless service and will consider possible City investment as part of a citywide study currently underway. MOCTO will also work with NYCHA and local stakeholders to enhance free Wi-Fi access for NYCHA residents. DoITT will coordinate the deployment of LinkNYC kiosks to deliver free gigabit-speed Wi-Fi along key commercial corridors.

LinkNYC installation Q3 2019; Franchise agreements Q4 2019

Inwood will be considered within the City's Universal Broadband Solicitation Request for Proposals, which solicits proposals for high-performing and affordable internet service to residents and businesses.

2022

Inwood

Implement broadband improvements in Inwood

61

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DoITT)

In Progress

The City will use its franchise and contracting authority to bring broadband improvements to Inwood. MOCTO and DOITT will seek private partner(s) to use City assets for the introduction of next generation "5G" wireless service and will consider possible City investment as part of a citywide study currently underway. MOCTO will also work with NYCHA and local stakeholders to enhance free Wi-Fi access for NYCHA residents. DoITT will coordinate the deployment of LinkNYC kiosks to deliver free gigabit-speed Wi-Fi along key commercial corridors.

LinkNYC installation Q3 2019; Franchise agreements Q4 2019

In 2021, the City requested proposals to address connectivity issues citywide, including Inwood. Proposals are currently being reviewed by OTI.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Implement Commercial Waste Zones in Community District 2 as expeditiously as possible.

14

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

In Progress

• The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is currently working to implement Local Law 199 of 2019, which creates Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) for the collection of waste from businesses and other commercial establishments.
• The SoHo/NoHo district is a mixed-use area that will benefit greatly from the implementation of this program, which will provide high-quality, low-cost waste collection services for businesses while protecting public safety, improving quality of life and advancing the City’s zero waste goals. The CWZ program will divide the city into 20 zones, each served by up to three carters selected through a competitive process. Five citywide contracts will also be awarded for the collection of containerized waste and compactors. This approach will reduce truck traffic associated with commercial waste collection by 50 percent, eliminating millions of heavy-duty truck miles from NYC streets every year, while strengthening service standards and allowing for customer choice.
• Under rules published in 2020, DSNY designated the entirety of Manhattan Community Board 2 as one of 20 zones under this program. DSNY will work with local businesses, residents and elected officials to implement this program expeditiously in this zone (the “Manhattan Southwest” zone) and to maximize the overall benefits of this program with regard to public safety and quality of life for area residents.

2022 Start

In November 2021, DSNY issued Part 2 of the request for proposals to select carters to operate in Commercial Waste Zones. DSNY expects to begin customer transition in early 2023.

2018

Far Rockaway

Implement immediate short-term measures to address drainage issues in Arverne

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

In acknowledgement of area drainage issues highlighted by the Council Member, the City will take near-term action to address these conditions, even while evaluating long-term solutions. By Fall 2017, DEP will install two to three new storm sewer extensions, pending the results of a feasibility study to determine optimal locations. By Fall 2017, DOT will assess the area streets for potential resurfacing and/or pothole mitigation. The City will continue to monitor the drainage situation in Arverne and will work with the Council Member to advance near-term and long-term plans.

2017

DEP completed the installation of three new storm sewer extensions in Far Rockaway in September 2017. This work includes the installation of new storm sewers and catch basins to help improve drainage and reduce localized street flooding. DEP installed new storm sewer infrastructure on B79th Street and Beach Channel Drive, on Bayfield between B68th Street and B69th Street, and on Alameda Avenue from B68th Street to B69th Street.

2019

Far Rockaway

Implement immediate short-term measures to address drainage issues in Arverne

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

In acknowledgement of area drainage issues highlighted by the Council Member, the City will take near-term action to address these conditions, even while evaluating long-term solutions. By Fall 2017, DEP will install two to three new storm sewer extensions, pending the results of a feasibility study to determine optimal locations. By Fall 2017, DOT will assess the area streets for potential resurfacing and/or pothole mitigation. The City will continue to monitor the drainage situation in Arverne and will work with the Council Member to advance near-term and long-term plans.

2017

DEP completed the installation of three new storm sewer extensions in Far Rockaway, Queens. The work completed in this area included the installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and catch basins to help improve drainage, reduce localized street flooding and ensure a reliable supply of water for the future. DEP installed new storm sewer infrastructure on B79th Street and Beach Channel Drive, on Bayfield Avenue between B68th Street and B69th Street, and on Alameda Avenue from B68th Street to B69th Street.

2021

Far Rockaway

Implement immediate short-term measures to address drainage issues in Arverne

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

In acknowledgement of area drainage issues highlighted by the Council Member, the City will take near-term action to address these conditions, even while evaluating long-term solutions. By Fall 2017, DEP will install two to three new storm sewer extensions, pending the results of a feasibility study to determine optimal locations. By Fall 2017, DOT will assess the area streets for potential resurfacing and/or pothole mitigation. The City will continue to monitor the drainage situation in Arverne and will work with the Council Member to advance near-term and long-term plans.

2017

DEP completed the installation of three new storm sewer extensions in Far Rockaway, Queens. The work completed in this area included the installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and catch basins to help improve drainage, reduce localized street flooding and ensure a reliable supply of water for the future. DEP installed new storm sewer infrastructure on B79th Street and Beach Channel Drive, on Bayfield Avenue between B68th Street and B69th Street, and on Alameda Avenue from B68th Street to B69th Street.

2022

Far Rockaway

Implement immediate short-term measures to address drainage issues in Arverne

39

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

In acknowledgement of area drainage issues highlighted by the Council Member, the City will take near-term action to address these conditions, even while evaluating long-term solutions. By Fall 2017, DEP will install two to three new storm sewer extensions, pending the results of a feasibility study to determine optimal locations. By Fall 2017, DOT will assess the area streets for potential resurfacing and/or pothole mitigation. The City will continue to monitor the drainage situation in Arverne and will work with the Council Member to advance near-term and long-term plans.

2017

2018

Far Rockaway

Implement Redfern Open Space improvements

14

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Looking comprehensively at NYC Parks Redfern Playground site and the adjacent NYCHA-owned playground, in close coordination with NYCHA and with community input, Parks will lead efforts to improve and enhance recreational amenities, creating an attractive open space that serves the growing needs of current and future residents.

2018-2021

DPR and NYCHA are crafting an agreement that would allow NYC Parks to perform open space improvements on NYCHA property. Design is expected to begin in Fall 2018 with a community scoping session.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Station plaza and pedestrian crossing improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Create a new public plaza and improving pedestrian crossings to ensure safe access to the Morris Park Metro-North station. Funding: $21.3M (DOT, FY 28) (includes acquisition)

Construction start 2030

2019

Inwood

Implement second NYCx Co-Lab in Inwood

48

Community Resources

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (MOCTO)

Done

The City will implement the second NYCx Co-Lab programming in Inwood. Led by the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO), NYCx Co-Labs combines technology piloting and education in high-need, high-opportunity neighborhoods by connecting local residents, government, academia, and tech entrepreneurs to identify, co-develop, and test innovative solutions that address the neighborhood's most pressing needs. MOCTO will collaborate with Inwood-based community organizations to assemble a local advisory board and a cohort of youth leaders to guide program activities in the neighborhood, including a series of in-depth workshops to help the community define local priorities and understand the potential for new technologies to address the self-identified neighborhood needs. The workshops will also convene an intergenerational group of civic entrepreneurs to help advance the opportunities for their neighborhood to benefit from the introduction of new technologies. MOCTO will aim to launch the first NYCx Co-Lab Challenge in Inwood in early 2019. The NYCx Co-Lab Challenge will engage the tech industry to partner with City agencies and neighborhood leaders to solve urban problems in real-world settings. The winning proposals will be awarded with City funding and access to municipal infrastructure and neighborhood spaces to test and build solutions developed to respond to community needs.

2018-2019

MOCTO will launch the second NYCx Co-Lab Challenge in Inwood in the fall of 2019. The NYCx Co-Lab Challenge will engage the tech industry to partner with City agencies and neighborhood leaders to solve urban problems in real-world settings. The winning proposals will be awarded with City funding, access to municipal infrastructure, and spaces in the neighborhood to test and build solutions developed to respond to community needs.

2021

Inwood

Implement second NYCx Co-Lab in Inwood

48

Community Resources

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (MOCTO)

Done

The City will implement the second NYCx Co-Lab programming in Inwood. Led by the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO), NYCx Co-Labs combines technology piloting and education in high-need, high-opportunity neighborhoods by connecting local residents, government, academia, and tech entrepreneurs to identify, co-develop, and test innovative solutions that address the neighborhood's most pressing needs. MOCTO will collaborate with Inwood-based community organizations to assemble a local advisory board and a cohort of youth leaders to guide program activities in the neighborhood, including a series of in-depth workshops to help the community define local priorities and understand the potential for new technologies to address the self-identified neighborhood needs. The workshops will also convene an intergenerational group of civic entrepreneurs to help advance the opportunities for their neighborhood to benefit from the introduction of new technologies. MOCTO will aim to launch the first NYCx Co-Lab Challenge in Inwood in early 2019. The NYCx Co-Lab Challenge will engage the tech industry to partner with City agencies and neighborhood leaders to solve urban problems in real-world settings. The winning proposals will be awarded with City funding and access to municipal infrastructure and neighborhood spaces to test and build solutions developed to respond to community needs.

2018-2019

The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOCTO) launched the second NYCx Co-Lab Challenge in Inwood in the fall of 2019. The NYCx Co-Lab Challenge engaged the tech industry to partner with City agencies and neighborhood leaders to solve urban problems in real-world settings. The winning proposals will be awarded with City funding, access to municipal infrastructure, and spaces in the neighborhood to test and build solutions developed to respond to community needs.



NYCx Co-Labs Housing Right Challenge 

MOCTO, EDC, HPD, Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT), and the communities of Inwood and Washington Heights announced on November 12, 2020, the winners and honorable mention for the NYCx Co-Labs Housing Rights Challenge, inviting innovative, tech-enabled solutions from startups, technologists, and innovators from across the globe. The winners for the Housing Rights Challenge were Heat Seek and JustFix.nyc. An honorable mention award went to 3x3.



Heat Seek and JustFix.nyc will receive $20,000 each and the opportunity to pilot test their solutions in Inwood and Washington Heights, in partnership with the MOCTO, NYCEDC, HPD, and MOPT. Heat Seek and JustFix.nyc will also gain exposure to networks of City agencies and receive guidance and support throughout the monitoring, evaluation, design, and implementation of the pilot project. Throughout the duration of the pilot, MOCTO, NYCEDC, HPD, and MOPT will evaluate the solutions' efficacy in meeting the project goals and determine the next steps, which may include releasing an open solicitation to deploy the solution on a larger scale.


The City funded two pilots for Heat Seek and Justfix.nyc in winter/spring 2021. The pilots will be evaluated in summer 2021 and results will be published in fall 2022.  

            

NYCx Co-Labs Accessible Mental Health Challenge 

MOCTO, EDC, the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health, and the communities of Inwood and Washington Heights announced on January 12, 2021 the winners and honorable mentions for the NYC[x] Co-Labs Accessible Mental Health Challenge, which invited innovative, tech-enabled solutions from startups, technologists, and innovators from across the globe. The winners for the Accessible Mental Health Challenge were NextStep HealthTech and Me Myself & I. Honorable mentions for the Accessible Mental Health Challenge were given to Lessonbee and Studio Elsewhere.



NextStep HealthTech and Me Myself & I will receive $20,000 each and the opportunity to pilot test their solutions in Inwood and Washington Heights, in partnership with the MOCTO, NYCEDC, and the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health. NextStep HealthTech and Me Myself & I will also gain exposure to networks of City agencies and receive guidance and support throughout the monitoring, evaluation, design, and implementation of the pilot project. Throughout the duration of the pilot, MOCTO, NYCEDC, Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health will evaluate the solutions' efficacy in meeting the Challenge's goals and determine the next steps.



MOCTO is working to get a contract in place to provide the funding to NextStep HealthTech in order to start the pilot. 



About The Community Engagement Process 



The NYCx Co-labs: Accessible Mental Health Challenge and the NYCx Co-labs: Housing Rights Challenge emerged from a series of participatory workshops with community experts from Inwood and Washington Heights. In August 2018, The NYCx Co-Labs Program engaged 35 Inwood/Washington Heights residents, representatives of community-based organizations, entrepreneurs, and educators in a series of workshops on housing, education, health, arts & culture, small businesses, and immigrant affairs to identify priority issues in the community. This research was complemented with six one-on-one interviews with local healthcare professionals and stakeholders, one workshop with local tenant organizers, 191 relevant data points from the OneNYC challenge survey, expert interviews, a literature review, and participatory workshops with city agencies.

2021

Inwood

Improve Bus Service along the 207th Street Corridor

71

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

The City will examine potential enhancements to bus service along 207th Street, including ways to make the existing bus lane more visible. The City will also study adding Transit Signal Priority, or TSP, along the corridor. TSP uses smart signal technology to talk to buses as they are arriving at the signal to either extend the green signal so the bus may continue through the intersection, or turn the red signal green a few seconds sooner. On average, DOT has seen approximately a 10 percent improvement in bus speeds as a result of TSP.

Fall 2020 implementation

Transit Signal Prioritization was implemented along the Fordham Road/Bx12 Select Bus Service Route. Implementation required software and database upgrades to 40 traffic signals. Work was completed in spring 2021.

2021

East Harlem

Implement the Building Community Capacity Program in East Harlem

43

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

Done

The Building Community Capacity program will support the East Harlem community in creating a strategy capable of driving action toward the arts and culture objectives identified in the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan (EHNP). In order to satisfy the City's procurement regulations and identify a grantee, an East Harlem nonprofit organization must submit an application to DCLA for funding. Working with DCLA, the selected grantee will (i) create a work scope and strategy based on EHNP goals; and (ii) select a consultant responsible for project management. Working with consultant, the community participants will (i) lay out project tasks; (ii) develop a volunteer infrastructure consisting of an oversight committee, leadership, and working groups; and (iii) cultivate cross-sector leaders who can catalyze efforts, provide assistance, and bring additional resources.

2017-2019

The Building Community Capacity (BBC) program was completed in June 2019. The program funded the East Harlem Cultural Alliance, a large collective of East Harlem community members and artists reflective of local demographic groups working together to deepen relationships and embrace culture's role in building bridges between neighbors. Completed work included the publication of six monthly Zines, a social media platform promoting local cultural activities, and for 70 days, the facilitation of a robust cultural exchange space offering 100+ free activities for over 2,000 visitors, bringing together a vast array of community members. Program efforts succeeded in reclaiming community pride and fostering a new generation of arts and culture participants.

2022

East Harlem

Implement the Building Community Capacity Program in East Harlem

43

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

Done

The Building Community Capacity program will support the East Harlem community in creating a strategy capable of driving action toward the arts and culture objectives identified in the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan (EHNP). In order to satisfy the City's procurement regulations and identify a grantee, an East Harlem nonprofit organization must submit an application to DCLA for funding. Working with DCLA, the selected grantee will (i) create a work scope and strategy based on EHNP goals; and (ii) select a consultant responsible for project management. Working with consultant, the community participants will (i) lay out project tasks; (ii) develop a volunteer infrastructure consisting of an oversight committee, leadership, and working groups; and (iii) cultivate cross-sector leaders who can catalyze efforts, provide assistance, and bring additional resources.

2017-2019

The Building Community Capacity (BBC) program was completed in June 2019. The program funded the East Harlem Cultural Alliance, a large collective of East Harlem community members and artists reflective of local demographic groups working together to deepen relationships and embrace culture's role in building bridges between neighbors. Completed work included the publication of six monthly Zines, a social media platform promoting local cultural activities, and for 70 days, the facilitation of a robust cultural exchange space offering 100+ free activities for over 2,000 visitors, bringing together a vast array of community members. Program efforts succeeded in reclaiming community pride and fostering a new generation of arts and culture participants.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Hunts Point Riverside Park pedestrian bridge

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Study the possibility of a new pedestrian bridge over the Bronx River to connect Hunts Point and Soundview neighborhoods, improving access to the Metro-North station and parks. Funding: Request for CPSD funding

Study to begin in 2026

2018

East Harlem

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and HDC are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. In fast-changing neighborhoods, the sale of rent-stabilized apartment buildings is often a harbinger of rising rents and tenant turnover. However, non-profit and other mission-based organizations that want to purchase buildings in order to keep them affordable often lack the capital and financing to compete in those transactions. In response, the new program will leverage funding from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations to provide capital to neighborhood-based organizations well positioned to identify the buildings most at risk of speculation and rapid turnover. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million, leveraging funding contributions from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations, to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in Fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and responses from organizations interested in participating in Neighborhood Pillars are rolling starting May 31, 2018. HPD continues to finalize program implementation and expects to launch Neighborhood Pillars by Fall 2018.

2021

Bay Street

Make improvements to Bay Street from Richmond Terrace to Swan Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT has begun work to implement pedestrian and intersection improvements along Bay Street
and Victory Boulevard, including new traffic signals, curb build outs, sidewalk and median
widening, and crosswalk realignment. Through the Bay Street Corridor rezoning, the City has
announced additional funding to further increase pedestrian amenities around Victory
Boulevard and Bay Street. The expanded scope will incorporate additional lighting, street trees,
wayfinding, and benches into planned public realm improvements.

FY 2021 design start; FY 2024 construction start

DOT has started work to implement pedestrian and intersection improvements along Bay Street and Victory Boulevard, including new traffic signals, curb build outs, sidewalk and median widening, and crosswalk realignment. Through the Bay Street Corridor rezoning, the City has announced additional funding to further increase pedestrian amenities around Victory Boulevard and Bay Street. The expanded scope will incorporate additional lighting, street trees, wayfinding, and benches into planned public realm improvements. Design is anticipated to begin in 2021, with construction beginning in Fiscal Year 2024.

2019

East Harlem

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and HDC are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. In fast-changing neighborhoods, the sale of rent-stabilized apartment buildings is often a harbinger of rising rents and tenant turnover. However, non-profit and other mission-based organizations that want to purchase buildings in order to keep them affordable often lack the capital and financing to compete in those transactions. In response, the new program will leverage funding from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations to provide capital to neighborhood-based organizations well positioned to identify the buildings most at risk of speculation and rapid turnover. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million, leveraging funding contributions from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations, to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City expects to support the acquisition of a half dozen or more properties across New York City by fall 2019.

2021

East Harlem

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and HDC are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. In fast-changing neighborhoods, the sale of rent-stabilized apartment buildings is often a harbinger of rising rents and tenant turnover. However, non-profit and other mission-based organizations that want to purchase buildings in order to keep them affordable often lack the capital and financing to compete in those transactions. In response, the new program will leverage funding from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations to provide capital to neighborhood-based organizations well positioned to identify the buildings most at risk of speculation and rapid turnover. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million, leveraging funding contributions from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations, to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Cloudburst project

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Not Started

Implement a project to reduce flooding by enhancing stormwater management and infrastructure in the Morris Park and Parkchester neighborhoods. No dedicated investment

Planning and engagement to begin in 2024

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Explore drainage needs

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

Conduct a study to assess and address drainage and flooding issues in areas surrounding the new Metro-North stations. No dedicated investment

Ongoing

2022

East Harlem

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and HDC are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. In fast-changing neighborhoods, the sale of rent-stabilized apartment buildings is often a harbinger of rising rents and tenant turnover. However, non-profit and other mission-based organizations that want to purchase buildings in order to keep them affordable often lack the capital and financing to compete in those transactions. In response, the new program will leverage funding from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations to provide capital to neighborhood-based organizations well positioned to identify the buildings most at risk of speculation and rapid turnover. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million, leveraging funding contributions from private sector banking partners and philanthropic organizations, to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City.

2019

Jerome

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019 start

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City expects to support the acquisition of a half dozen or more properties across New York City by fall 2019.

2021

Jerome

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019 start

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City.

2022

Jerome

Implement the Neighborhood Pillars Program to help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

2019 start

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City.

2018

East Harlem

Improve access to early care and education

45

Community Resources

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) has converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's EarlyLearn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high quality care to families who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate 8-10 hours per day, year round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental health services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted 2 classrooms among their 28 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in the East Harlem community.

2019

ACS converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start Seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's Early Learn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high-quality care to families who earn up to 100 percent of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate eight to ten hours per day year-round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted two classrooms among the 27 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in East Harlem. ACS and DOE continue to collaborate as the City's EarlyLearn Programs transition into DOE's portfolio in 2019. DOE will manage the next solicitation in 2019 to begin services in 2020.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Resiliency and stormwater capacity measures and flood mitigation

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

Enhance the area's infrastructure to better manage stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding in the future. Funding: $170M (self-funded)

Ongoing

2019

East Harlem

Improve access to early care and education

45

Community Resources

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) has converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's EarlyLearn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high quality care to families who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate 8-10 hours per day, year round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental health services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted 2 classrooms among their 28 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in the East Harlem community.

2019

ACS converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start Seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's Early Learn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high-quality care to families who earn up to 100 percent of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate eight to ten hours per day year-round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted two classrooms among the 27 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in East Harlem. ACS and DOE continue to collaborate as the City's EarlyLearn Programs transition into DOE's portfolio in 2019. ACS's Head Start grant ends June 30, 2019, and DOE applied for and was awarded the grant for NYC starting July 1, 2019.

2021

East Harlem

Improve access to early care and education

45

Community Resources

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) has converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's EarlyLearn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high quality care to families who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate 8-10 hours per day, year round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental health services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted 2 classrooms among their 28 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in the East Harlem community.

2019

ACS converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start Seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's Early Learn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high-quality care to families who earn up to 100 percent of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate eight to ten hours per day year-round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted two classrooms among the 27 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in East Harlem. ACS and DOE continued to collaborate as the City's EarlyLearn Programs transitioned into DOE's portfolio in 2019. ACS's Head Start grant ended on June 30, 2019, and DOE applied for and was awarded the grant for NYC, which started on July 1, 2019.

2022

East Harlem

Improve access to early care and education

45

Community Resources

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) has converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's EarlyLearn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high quality care to families who earn up to 200% of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate 8-10 hours per day, year round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental health services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted 2 classrooms among their 28 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in the East Harlem community.

2019

ACS converted vacant Head Start seats into new Early Head Start Seats to serve toddlers in East Harlem. This Early Head Start program, as part of the City's Early Learn NYC continuum of childcare programming, offers subsidized, high-quality care to families who earn up to 100 percent of the federal poverty level in either centers or home-based care. Programs operate eight to ten hours per day year-round, and offer comprehensive services including developmental screenings, family support, health and mental services. As of July 1, 2017, ACS has converted two classrooms among the 27 East Harlem locations in order to serve more toddlers in East Harlem. ACS and DOE continued to collaborate as the City's EarlyLearn Programs transitioned into DOE's portfolio in 2019. ACS's Head Start grant ended on June 30, 2019, and DOE applied for and was awarded the grant for NYC, which started on July 1, 2019.

2022

East New York

Increase bidding opportunities for local IBZ businesses in upcoming local real estate projects

37

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

With existing companies in the IBZ specializing in construction trades and materials, there is potential for synergy between the ENY IBZ and anticipated construction activity. NYCEDC will work with local organizations and developers to support "Meet the Developer" events to facilitate awareness of the services and skills available in the IBZ
Timeline: Commencing by the end of 2016

2016-ongoing

As part of a marketing campaign created for the East Brooklyn Business Improvement District, EDC developed unique material to promote the "Meet the Developer" events.