NYC Rezoning Tracker

2021

Bay Street

Create a Drainage Plan for Bay Street

50

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

Future improvements to the neighborhood's infrastructure will be identified through the
completion of a comprehensive Drainage Plan for the Bay Street area. The Drainage Plan will
map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and conduct
technical analysis to determine the necessary improvements and changes to accommodate
future growth. Following approval of the plan by the Department of Environmental Protection,
the agency will identify and advance infrastructure projects to implement the Drainage Plan, if
needed.

2019

The drainage plan for Bay Street is complete.

2022

Bay Street

Create a Drainage Plan for Bay Street

50

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

Future improvements to the neighborhood's infrastructure will be identified through the
completion of a comprehensive Drainage Plan for the Bay Street area. The Drainage Plan will
map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and conduct
technical analysis to determine the necessary improvements and changes to accommodate
future growth. Following approval of the plan by the Department of Environmental Protection,
the agency will identify and advance infrastructure projects to implement the Drainage Plan, if
needed.

2019

The drainage plan for Bay Street is complete.

2019

Inwood

Create a Drainage Plan for Inwood

70

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City will complete a comprehensive Drainage Plan for the Inwood area. The drainage plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and conduct technical analysis to determine the necessary improvements and changes to accommodate future growth. Following approval of the plan by the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP will identify and advance infrastructure projects to implement the Drainage Plan.

2019

EDC is in the process of creating a drainage plan for the Inwood area. The plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and will include technical analysis to determine improvements necessary to accommodate future growth. Working with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, EDC is on track to complete the drainage plan by the end of 2019.

2021

Inwood

Create a Drainage Plan for Inwood

70

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City will complete a comprehensive Drainage Plan for the Inwood area. The drainage plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and conduct technical analysis to determine the necessary improvements and changes to accommodate future growth. Following approval of the plan by the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP will identify and advance infrastructure projects to implement the Drainage Plan.

2019

EDC, in partnership with DEP, is nearing completion of the drainage plan for the Inwood area. The plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and will include technical analysis to determine improvements necessary to accommodate future growth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this project is currently paused.

2022

Inwood

Create a Drainage Plan for Inwood

70

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City will complete a comprehensive Drainage Plan for the Inwood area. The drainage plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and conduct technical analysis to determine the necessary improvements and changes to accommodate future growth. Following approval of the plan by the Department of Environmental Protection, DEP will identify and advance infrastructure projects to implement the Drainage Plan.

2019

EDC, in partnership with DEP, is nearing completion of the drainage plan for the Inwood area. The plan will map out tributary areas and existing water and sewer routes and infrastructure and will include technical analysis to determine improvements necessary to accommodate future growth. The drainage plan was completed and filed with DEP in April 2022.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

East Tremont Avenue Improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Upgrade East Tremont Avenue for a safer and more pedestrian-friendly environment, including potential enhancements like planted medians, bus shelters, and more efficient parking. Funding: $42M (DOT, FY 28)

Construction start 2029

2022

Gowanus

Create a Gowanus Business Grant Program

49

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Not Started

• SBS will create a Gowanus Business Grant Program to assist businesses that are directly displaced and need to adapt to changes in the neighborhood. Each business will be eligible to receive grants of up to $50,000 per business. Relocation reimbursement grants will be disbursed on a rolling basis. SBS will coordinate with local community organizations and elected officials to conduct regular door-to-door outreach to notify all businesses along the corridor of these grant and loan programs. Businesses will be eligible to receive grants for approximately ten years from the adoption of the rezoning, and requests will be evaluated with SBS on a case-by-case basis thereafter.
• Gowanus Business Grant Eligibility Criteria:
• Business meets Small Business Administration (SBA) definition of small business.
• Business is operating in the neighborhood at the time of the adoption of the rezoning.
• Business can demonstrate direct business losses as a result of the rezoning (ex: manufacturing, etc.); and
• Business can present evidence of eligible relocation expenses incurred for reimbursement.

2022 Start

SBS will begin to define the universe of businesses to be served and plan the operations of the program including grant eligibility and grant distribution. If necessary, SBS will begin the CAPA process to promulgate rules.

2019

Jerome

Create a new "Jerome Program Manager" position, which will oversee all business and workforce strategies related to the Jerome Avenue rezoning.

50

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The position, housed at SBS, will provide a central contact point for businesses seeking assistance with compliance, business management, legal services, and relocation resources from SBS and partnering organization.

2019 - 2022

The Rezoning Manager was hired by SBS at the end of 2018. Additionally, the Rezoning Manager regularly hosts office hours at local Council members' offices in order to engage directly with local residents.

2021

Jerome

Create a new "Jerome Program Manager" position, which will oversee all business and workforce strategies related to the Jerome Avenue rezoning.

50

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The position, housed at SBS, will provide a central contact point for businesses seeking assistance with compliance, business management, legal services, and relocation resources from SBS and partnering organization.

2019 - 2022

SBS has provided continued support to the Jerome Rezoning program and is pursuing funds to increase program capacity.

2022

Jerome

Create a new "Jerome Program Manager" position, which will oversee all business and workforce strategies related to the Jerome Avenue rezoning.

50

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

The position, housed at SBS, will provide a central contact point for businesses seeking assistance with compliance, business management, legal services, and relocation resources from SBS and partnering organization.

2019 - 2022

SBS has provided continued support to the Jerome Rezoning program and is pursuing funds to increase program capacity.

2019

Inwood

Create a new Career & Technical Education Program at High School for Health Careers and Sciences

55

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

The Department of Education will create a new CTE program that will include partnerships with healthcare institutions like the Isabella Geriatric Center. Students will learn theoretical and practical components of the Certified Nurse Assistant program through a required core curriculum and through work-based learning opportunities in clinical settings. Upon completion, students will be eligible for the Certified Nurse Aid New York State licensing exam

2018-2019 school year

The High School for Health Careers and Sciences has successfully launched its Health Careers program. The program offers four high school credits of health core curriculum allowing students to branch into many fields within the health careers sector. Career-related activities are being developed with Isabella Geriatric Center with the hopes of using the site for clinical rotation of students as well as paid internships.

2021

Inwood

Create a new Career & Technical Education Program at High School for Health Careers and Sciences

55

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

The Department of Education will create a new CTE program that will include partnerships with healthcare institutions like the Isabella Geriatric Center. Students will learn theoretical and practical components of the Certified Nurse Assistant program through a required core curriculum and through work-based learning opportunities in clinical settings. Upon completion, students will be eligible for the Certified Nurse Aid New York State licensing exam

2018-2019 school year

The High School for Health Careers and Sciences successfully launched a Health Careers program. The program offered four high school credits of health core curriculum allowing students to branch into many fields within the health careers sector. Career-related activities were developed with the Isabella Geriatric Center with the hopes of using the site for clinical rotation of students as well as paid internships.

2022

Inwood

Create a new Career & Technical Education Program at High School for Health Careers and Sciences

55

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

The Department of Education will create a new CTE program that will include partnerships with healthcare institutions like the Isabella Geriatric Center. Students will learn theoretical and practical components of the Certified Nurse Assistant program through a required core curriculum and through work-based learning opportunities in clinical settings. Upon completion, students will be eligible for the Certified Nurse Aid New York State licensing exam

2018-2019 school year

The High School for Health Careers and Sciences successfully launched a Health Careers program. The program offered four high school credits of health core curriculum allowing students to branch into many fields within the health careers sector. Career-related activities were developed with the Isabella Geriatric Center with the hopes of using the site for clinical rotation of students as well as paid internships.

2025

Bay Street

Update undersized sewers in targeted areas

51

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

DEP will invest $15 million in new capital projects to upgrade select 6" sanitary sewers in and
around the Bay Street rezoning area to 10" sewers. This will reduce sewer backup rates in
the area and bring infrastructure up to current standards.

FY 2021 design start; FY 2023 construction start

Outfall work is needed, project will be FY30. Currently, project SER002334 is under scope revision with a construction start in FY 2029.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Marconi Street Sidewalk Improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Add new sidewalks on the west side of Marconi Street to ensure safe and continuous pedestrian pathways. Funding: $27M (DOT, FY 28) (includes acquisition)

Construction start 2029

2022

Gowanus

Create a new city-owned waterfront park adjacent to Gowanus Green.

11

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

The City will provide capital funding to the Gowanus Green Partners for the construction of a new 1.5-acre waterfront park adjacent to the proposed mixed-use development. The new park will be city-owned. The City will provide for ongoing maintenance either through its funding of the overall Gowanus Green mixed-use development or through participation in a future BID or BID-like entity, which is currently being explored by the community with support from City agencies. The future park will provide a mix of active and passive uses to be determined through a robust community engagement process and serve as the largest public increase of open space through the rezoning process and an anchor for old and new residents alike. The design will also explore the feasibility of providing a publicly accessible bathroom in the park or within a nearby development, if appropriate, that would also be covered by capital funding, as well as water access for recreational uses. Timing of construction is dependent on the site's availability. US EPA is contemplating use of the Gowanus Green and park sites for Canal Clean up staging, which would defer the final phase of remediation and subsequent construction. As stated above, City agencies continue to work with the EPA, National Grid and their contractors, and property owners in the area in an effort to identify locations for staging that would allow the remediation and development of Gowanus Green to move forward as expeditiously as possible.

TBD

By end of 2022 the City expects National Grid to complete remedial action and EPA to determine if the site is needed for superfund clean-up staging. The timeline for park delivery is dependent on timing of EPA's work and timing of the Gowanus Green development, as the park will be built by the same developer.

2017

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

23

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.
Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017
Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

The City-owned former courthouse on 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will re-open as the first New York City Police Department (NYPD) Community Center in New York City. In October 2016, NYPD and Council Member Espinal hosted a visioning session with members of the community. Ideas generated from that open house were used to create the RFP for programming vendors, which was published in May 2017. NYPD is looking for vendors who will not only provide quality programming to youth aged 12-19, but will actively engage with the community to ensure that their evolving educational, recreational, and social needs are being met. Ideas for programming included a boxing program, dance classes, sports teams (basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.), tutoring, career development programs and computer classes.The building is currently going through structural and stylistic renovations. One-third of the space will be used by several divisions of NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau, whose members are anticipated to move in by Fall 2017. The rest of the facility will be dedicated to the community center. The proposed designs for this space will honor the building's history, while incorporating comprehensive updates and state-of-the-art technology. Proposed designs have included multiple classrooms, a computer lab and library, two gymnasium spaces, and a fully refurbished dance studio. The building will also include spaces for organizations, such as Community Board 5, to engage with the neighborhood. Due to unforeseen construction delays, development of plans for the community center renovations has taken longer than expected. Final designs are estimated to be completed by the end of Summer 2017. NYPD intends to announce the center's anticipated opening date by the end of 2017.

2018

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

23

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.
Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017
Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

The City-owned former courthouse on 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will re-open as the first New York City Policy Department (NYPD) Community Center. The building is currently going through structural and stylistic renovations. Ultimately one-third of the space will be used by NYPD's Community Affairs bureau while the rest of the facility will be dedicated to the community center.

In October 2016, NYPD and Council Member Espinal hosted a visioning session with members of the community, which generated ideas that were used to create the RFP for programming vendors. NYPD Community Affairs moved into its space in April 2018 while construction has begun on the community center component of the project. The City is in the process of selecting a programming vendor and is on schedule to complete and open the community center in 2019.

2022

Inwood

Evaluate and explore additional modifications to the protected bicycle lanes on Dyckman Street

73

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

The Department of Transportation recently completed modifications to the bike lanes on Dyckman Street and continues to feel the facilities provide important benefits to all users of the corridor. DOT commits to make additional changes to the configuration by retaining a protected bicycle lane on the north side of the street and creating a buffered bike lane on the south side of the street, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this design over the next year.

N/A

Following a close analysis of the corridor, in 2019 DOT installed a two-way protected bicycle lane on the north side of Dyckman Street between Broadway and Nagle Avenue.

2019

Far Rockaway

Expand opportunities for M/WBEs in the affordable housing development industry

50

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD's new M/WBE Build Up Program requires developers of projects where HPD contributes $2 million or more in subsidy to spend at least a quarter of all HPD-supported costs on certified M/WBE construction, design, or professional service firms. HPD will partner with the Council Member to hold a networking and outreach event for M/WBE and small businesses by the spring of 2018 with the intent of identifying possible opportunities for these businesses to work on HPD-supported affordable housing projects in Downtown Far Rockaway.

2018

HPD has services and programs to support M/WBEs and create a pathway for smaller businesses to build capacity. The M/WBE Build Up Program requires development projects receiving $2 million or more in City contribution to utilize M/WBE construction or professional firms. In addition, under HNY, 15 out of 74 public site designations went to M/WBEs, six of whom were through the our M/WBE RFP. In 2019, HPD began year four of its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers.

2025

East New York

Upgrade sewer infrastructure at targeted locations

32

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

The Department of Environmental Protection is planning up to $17 million in water main, sewer and distribution main replacement along East New York Avenue between Howard and Pacific, Schenck between Flatlands and Jamaica, Atlantic between Georgia and Conduit, in the rezoning area.
Timeline: Anticipated completion of projects ranges from 2018 through 2021
Capital Funding: up to $17 million

2018-2021

Schenck Ave reconstruction (BED803) obtained substantial completion on 6/6/2025. East New York Ave water main replacement (BED776) is progressing towards substantial completion by September 2025.

2019

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

23

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.
Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017
Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

Public engagement began in spring 2017 with palm cards about the community affairs units to be located within the center. Construction on the community center began in March 2018. NYPD community affairs units began operating out of part of the center in April 2019. The center is anticipated to be completed by fall 2019. The Child Center will begin planning and executing community engagement with Council Member Rafael Espinal and Community Board 5 in spring 2019. Engagement will continue with banner placements on the site, as well as an inaugural Community Outreach Committee meeting including the community and project stakeholders. The NYPD will collaborate on a press plan with the Child Center and other Committee members. Press events will begin summer 2019 and center programming is set to begin fall 2019

2021

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

23

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.
Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017
Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

The NYPD Community Center launched in November 2019. Classes and programming included a DJ class, open gym sessions, dance, boxing, and educational support in the areas of STEM. Outreach was conducted with local high schools, and schools were visited directly. Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, programming is now virtual, but continues to support the needs of the community.

2022

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

23

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.
Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017
Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

The NYPD Community Center launched in November 2019. Classes and programming included a DJ class, open gym sessions, dance, boxing, and educational support in the areas of STEM. Outreach was conducted with local high schools, and schools were visited directly. Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, programming is now virtual, but continues to support the needs of the community.

2019

Inwood

Create a new cultural and research center to celebrate the immigrant experience

43

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

In consultation with the winner of the RFP, the City will additionally provide funding for the acquisition, design, and construction of an approximately 15,000-square foot Immigrant Research Center & Performing Arts (IRCPA) at a location to be identified (potentially in conjunction with an affordable housing development project. The site shall include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings including: with the audience on one side (proscenium style), two sides (center stage), three sides (thrust), four sides (theater in the round), or environmental staging, in which the audience and actors intermingle. The space will also include storage, dressing rooms, lobby, classroom, and rehearsal space. IRCPA will also include space for members of the public and
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academics to research and discuss historical and contemporary materials related to the immigrant experience. The City will also collaborate with relevant academic institutions, including the NYPL, CUNY, and others to assist in programming the space. The City shall provide dedicated funding to the NYPL to provide staff to assist the cultural operator of IRPAC in facilitating an academic and research component of the center. Such assistance may include assisting scholars with inquiries on subjects related to immigrant issues by connecting them to various available digital collections, curating and providing a discreet collection of circulating materials on the immigrant experience, and working with the operator to offer a range of public programs at both the library and IPRAC related to the immigrant experience. Upon construction, the IRCPA facility will be owned by DCLA and cost to the selected cultural organization will be limited to common area rent, providing a large effective subsidy to operations

2019 - ongoing

In recognition of the rich cultural and artistic ecosystem in Inwood and the neighborhood's important role in the immigrant experience in New York City and the United States, the City is committed to support the development of the Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center (IRPAC). The facility will be up to 15,000 SF and is expected to include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings, as well as space for members of the public and academics to research and discuss the immigrant experience. The space may also include storage, dressing rooms, classroom, rehearsal space, administrative offices, and/or other flexible cultural space depending on the programmatic needs and operations of the operator of the space. EDC and DCLA will release a Request for Expressions of Interest in Summer 2019 to request proposals from arts and cultural organizations interested in operating the future facility. Once an operator has been selected, EDC and DCLA will work to identify a suitable location for IRPAC and will work closely with the operator to create a project scope for the new facility that meets their programmatic and operational needs.

2021

Inwood

Create a new cultural and research center to celebrate the immigrant experience

43

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

In consultation with the winner of the RFP, the City will additionally provide funding for the acquisition, design, and construction of an approximately 15,000-square foot Immigrant Research Center & Performing Arts (IRCPA) at a location to be identified (potentially in conjunction with an affordable housing development project. The site shall include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings including: with the audience on one side (proscenium style), two sides (center stage), three sides (thrust), four sides (theater in the round), or environmental staging, in which the audience and actors intermingle. The space will also include storage, dressing rooms, lobby, classroom, and rehearsal space. IRCPA will also include space for members of the public and
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academics to research and discuss historical and contemporary materials related to the immigrant experience. The City will also collaborate with relevant academic institutions, including the NYPL, CUNY, and others to assist in programming the space. The City shall provide dedicated funding to the NYPL to provide staff to assist the cultural operator of IRPAC in facilitating an academic and research component of the center. Such assistance may include assisting scholars with inquiries on subjects related to immigrant issues by connecting them to various available digital collections, curating and providing a discreet collection of circulating materials on the immigrant experience, and working with the operator to offer a range of public programs at both the library and IPRAC related to the immigrant experience. Upon construction, the IRCPA facility will be owned by DCLA and cost to the selected cultural organization will be limited to common area rent, providing a large effective subsidy to operations

2019 - ongoing

In recognition of the rich cultural and artistic ecosystem in Inwood and the neighborhood's important role in the immigrant experience in New York City and the United States, the City is committed to support the development of the Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center (IRPAC). The facility will be up to 15,000 SF and is expected to include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings, as well as space for members of the public and academics to research and discuss the immigrant experience. The space may also include storage, dressing rooms, classroom, rehearsal space, administrative offices, and/or other flexible cultural space depending on the programmatic needs and operations of the operator of the space. EDC and DCLA released a Request for Expressions of Interest in September 2019 to request proposals from arts and cultural organizations interested in operating the future facility, and the selection process is ongoing. The selection process resumed in February 2021. Once an operator is selected, EDC and DCLA will work to identify a suitable location for IRPAC, and will work closely with the operator to create a project scope for the new facility that meets their programmatic and operational needs.

2022

Gowanus

Create a promenade connecting the Gowanus Esplanade to 9th Street.

34

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

In Progress

The City will request the MTA release or license the parcel to design and construct a new waterfront pathway and public space north of 9th Street between 9th Street and the proposed Waterfront Public Access Areas to the north. This crucial connection would provide much needed access, expanding the planned waterfront esplanades and parks along the western bank of the canal down to 9th Street, the 9th Street bridge and the Smith 9th Street subway station areas in order to increase connections for residents, businesses, and public infrastructure

2023 Start

DCP Brooklyn Office is directing applicant and design teams to engage with community. DPR is working with the City to engage MTA regarding steps needed to advance this project.

2022

Inwood

Create a new cultural and research center to celebrate the immigrant experience

43

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

In consultation with the winner of the RFP, the City will additionally provide funding for the acquisition, design, and construction of an approximately 15,000-square foot Immigrant Research Center & Performing Arts (IRCPA) at a location to be identified (potentially in conjunction with an affordable housing development project. The site shall include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings including: with the audience on one side (proscenium style), two sides (center stage), three sides (thrust), four sides (theater in the round), or environmental staging, in which the audience and actors intermingle. The space will also include storage, dressing rooms, lobby, classroom, and rehearsal space. IRCPA will also include space for members of the public and
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academics to research and discuss historical and contemporary materials related to the immigrant experience. The City will also collaborate with relevant academic institutions, including the NYPL, CUNY, and others to assist in programming the space. The City shall provide dedicated funding to the NYPL to provide staff to assist the cultural operator of IRPAC in facilitating an academic and research component of the center. Such assistance may include assisting scholars with inquiries on subjects related to immigrant issues by connecting them to various available digital collections, curating and providing a discreet collection of circulating materials on the immigrant experience, and working with the operator to offer a range of public programs at both the library and IPRAC related to the immigrant experience. Upon construction, the IRCPA facility will be owned by DCLA and cost to the selected cultural organization will be limited to common area rent, providing a large effective subsidy to operations

2019 - ongoing

In recognition of the rich cultural and artistic ecosystem in Inwood and the neighborhood’s important role in the immigrant experience in New York City and the United States, the City is committed to support the development of the Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center (IRPAC). The facility will be up to 15,000 SF and is expected to include a performing arts space designed to allow for flexibility of programming and staging of performances in a variety of settings, as well as space for members of the public and academics to research and discuss the immigrant experience. The space may also include storage, dressing rooms, classroom, rehearsal space, administrative offices, and/or other flexible cultural space depending on the programmatic needs and operations of the operator of the space. EDC and DCLA released a Request for Expressions of Interest in September 2019 to request proposals from arts and cultural organizations interested in operating the future facility. In May 2022, the People's Theatre Project was selected as the operator. Construction on the new 17,000 square foot space is expected to begin in 2022.

2019

Inwood

Create a new Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit at HPD to investigate construction and maintenance harassment

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The newly established Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit will have 10 dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The new Unit will use data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources.
The new Unit will enable HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential construction or maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. HPD will also seek civil penalties for harassment where warranted

Fy2019

The newly established Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit will have eight dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The new Unit will use data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources. The new Unit will enable HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. HPD will also seek civil penalties for harassment where warranted. HPD expects to launch the Unit in summer 2019.

2021

Inwood

Create a new Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit at HPD to investigate construction and maintenance harassment

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The newly established Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit will have 10 dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The new Unit will use data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources.
The new Unit will enable HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential construction or maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. HPD will also seek civil penalties for harassment where warranted

Fy2019

The Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit has eight dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The Unit uses data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources. The Unit has allowed HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. In Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020, HPD conducted 44,973 building inspections and issued 69,031 violations. Since the unit's creation in April 2019 through July 31, 2021, 2,097 building-wide inspections have been completed (1,221 buildings). 74 buildings have been referred for litigation. Petitions with claims of harassment have been filed in Housing Court for 34 of the buildings.

2022

Inwood

Create a new Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit at HPD to investigate construction and maintenance harassment

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

The newly established Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit will have 10 dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The new Unit will use data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources.
The new Unit will enable HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential construction or maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. HPD will also seek civil penalties for harassment where warranted

Fy2019

The Tenant Anti-Harassment Unit has eight dedicated staff, including two attorneys to initiate litigation, which may include a claim of harassment, against unscrupulous owners and landlords. The Unit uses data analysis to identify potential buildings and portfolios where harassment is occurring; respond to emergency complaints; partner closely with the Department of Buildings and other agencies to address issues in buildings where maintenance as harassment has been identified; and connect tenants with legal services resources. The Unit has allowed HPD to increase the number of buildings with potential maintenance harassment that HPD can inspect from 200 buildings annually to approximately 1,500 buildings. In Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020, HPD conducted 44,973 building inspections and issued 69,031 violations. Since the unit's creation in April 2019 through July 31, 2021, 2,097 building-wide inspections have been completed (1,221 buildings). 74 buildings have been referred for litigation. Petitions with claims of harassment have been filed in Housing Court for 34 of the buildings.

2021

Inwood

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

79

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will prioritize access for Inwood residents to Workforce1 training and recruitment services. SBS operates a network of 21 Workforce1 Career Centers across the city, including one located at 516 West 181st Street. Additionally, SBS works with a network of over 300 workforce development community partners across the city to connect Inwood residents to quality employment and training opportunities.
The Center's programming includes services designed to provide the necessary support for foreign-born New Yorkers to be successful in growing industries in the New York City labor market. The Center focuses on providing integrated and customized services to help foreign-born New Yorkers to effectively connect to job opportunities.
Jobseekers can also receive support to connect to employment opportunities, connect to training opportunities and post-training employment in industries with quality employment including healthcare and technology, and develop skills to strengthen their job candidacy. Inwood residents will be able to access opportunities by visiting the Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.
SBS and EDC will work with local employers, particularly healthcare providers, to make training and employment opportunities available for local residents targeting high-demand occupations, including opportunities in the healthcare, technology, and construction industries.
Through the City's Industry Partnerships, the City is developing training programs and resources to increase access to careers in industries with quality employment, including the healthcare (New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare), technology (Tech Talent Pipeline) and construction industries. These industry partnership-developed training programs will be available for Inwood residents.
The Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center offers training opportunities for Inwood residents for careers in the healthcare and technology fields. The Center offers occupational training programs, including Bilingual Medical Assistant Training; Commercial Driver's License Training; and Web Development Training.
SBS will commit to twice-annual meetings with the Council Member to report on business and workforce services.

ongoing

SBS hosted the majority of all recruitment events for the Bilingual Medical Training programming in partnership with La Guardia College at the SBS Washington Heights Workforce1Career center located at 516 West 181st St between December 2019 and February 2020. Recruitment events were hosted once a week at minimum at the physical center, ensuring increased access to employment and training opportunities for Inwood residents. Since March 2020, SBS paused all in person recruitment events and now provides remote and virtual services through the Workforce 1 Center virtual platform.

2019

Jerome

Create a Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force to address unsafe building conditions

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will convene and manage a Task Force led by the Bronx Borough President and local Council Members to identify buildings of concern and create action plans to address issues for each building. Building issues may include but are not limited to tax delinquencies, code violations, source of income discrimination, harassment, and expiring affordability restrictions. The Task Force will meet quarterly.

Summer 2018

The Bronx Borough President's office, with the offices of Council Members Gibson and Cabrera, launched the Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force in January 2019 and set goals for what the Task Force will work on. The Task Force held its first meeting with local Partners in Preservation organizations in May 2019. The goal of the Task Force is to identify buildings of concern and create action plans to address issues for each building. Building issues may include but are not limited to tax delinquencies, code violations, source of income discrimination, harassment, and expiring affordability restrictions.

2021

Jerome

Create a Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force to address unsafe building conditions

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will convene and manage a Task Force led by the Bronx Borough President and local Council Members to identify buildings of concern and create action plans to address issues for each building. Building issues may include but are not limited to tax delinquencies, code violations, source of income discrimination, harassment, and expiring affordability restrictions. The Task Force will meet quarterly.

Summer 2018

The Bronx Borough President's office, with the offices of Council Members Gibson and Cabrera, launched the Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force in January 2019 and set goals for what the Task Force will work on. The Task Force held its first meeting with local Partners in Preservation organizations in May 2019. The goal of the Task Force is to identify buildings of concern and create action plans to address issues for each building. Building issues may include but are not limited to tax delinquencies, code violations, source of income discrimination, harassment, and expiring affordability restrictions. The Task Force met in May 2021 where the local Partners in Preservation organizations presented on their work through the Partners in Preservation pilot program and their programmatic and policy recommendations.

2022

Jerome

Create a Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force to address unsafe building conditions

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will convene and manage a Task Force led by the Bronx Borough President and local Council Members to identify buildings of concern and create action plans to address issues for each building. Building issues may include but are not limited to tax delinquencies, code violations, source of income discrimination, harassment, and expiring affordability restrictions. The Task Force will meet quarterly.

Summer 2018

Southwest Bronx Housing Task Force concluded its work in 2021.

2019

Inwood

Create a state-of-the-art flagship STEM Center at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics

42

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

SCA and DOE will invest in structural and program investments to create a state-of-the-art, 21st-century flagship STEM center with a focus on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics. The new project will include an FAA approved aviation training simulator to make Gregorio Luperon a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hub for Northern Manhattan.

2019 Design Start

SCA and DOE are in the design phase of creating a state-of-the-art STEM center with a focus on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics. The new project will include an FAA approved aviation training simulator to make Gregorio Luperon a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hub for Northern Manhattan. The project is currently on schedule as planned.

2021

Inwood

Create a state-of-the-art flagship STEM Center at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics

42

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

SCA and DOE will invest in structural and program investments to create a state-of-the-art, 21st-century flagship STEM center with a focus on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics. The new project will include an FAA approved aviation training simulator to make Gregorio Luperon a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hub for Northern Manhattan.

2019 Design Start

SCA and DOE will create a state-of-the-art STEM center with a focus on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics. The new project will include an FAA-approved aviation training simulator to make Gregorio Luperon a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hub for Northern Manhattan. Anticipated completion of the Luperon Science Lab and installation of the Aviation training simulator is expected in September 2021.

2022

Inwood

Create a state-of-the-art flagship STEM Center at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics

42

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

SCA and DOE will invest in structural and program investments to create a state-of-the-art, 21st-century flagship STEM center with a focus on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics. The new project will include an FAA approved aviation training simulator to make Gregorio Luperon a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hub for Northern Manhattan.

2019 Design Start

The Aviation Lab at Luperon HS is in construction and scheduled for completion August 2022.

2019

Inwood

Create an Inwood Innovation Hub focused on STEM Talent Solutions

47

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) training, education, and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:
? Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research & development, entrepreneurship and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
? Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
? Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners and local institutions.
? Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce and small business providers, employers and corporations.
Suggested local partners could include but are not limited to: CUNY, NY-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and Yeshiva University.

FY 2020-2021 tentative RFP release date

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) training; education; and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:

- Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research and development, entrepreneurship, and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
- Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment, and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
- Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners, and local institutions.
- Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce, and small business providers, employers, and corporations.

4095 Ninth Avenue RFP is anticipated to be issued in 2020.

2021

Inwood

Create an Inwood Innovation Hub focused on STEM Talent Solutions

47

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) training, education, and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:
? Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research & development, entrepreneurship and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
? Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
? Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners and local institutions.
? Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce and small business providers, employers and corporations.
Suggested local partners could include but are not limited to: CUNY, NY-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and Yeshiva University.

FY 2020-2021 tentative RFP release date

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) training; education; and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:

- Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research and development, entrepreneurship, and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
- Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment, and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
- Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners, and local institutions.
- Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce, and small business providers, employers, and corporations.

2022

Inwood

Create an Inwood Innovation Hub focused on STEM Talent Solutions

47

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) training, education, and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:
? Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research & development, entrepreneurship and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
? Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
? Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners and local institutions.
? Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce and small business providers, employers and corporations.
Suggested local partners could include but are not limited to: CUNY, NY-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, and Yeshiva University.

FY 2020-2021 tentative RFP release date

The 4095 Ninth Avenue RFP will include a request for the development of a new Inwood Innovation Hub that will be a center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) training; education; and entrepreneurship services and programs. It will offer small business and talent development support and resources to create access to economic and advancement opportunities for local and neighboring communities. The City will work with the local Council office throughout the RFP process, and will specify that the facility operator/project developer provide the following:

- Staffed Community Space available for education, training, events, innovation-facilitating networks, research and development, entrepreneurship, and programming focused on STEM and other high growth industries and emerging fields.
- Entrepreneurship Services offering resources, support staff, equipment, and tools for local individual users, groups and small businesses.
- Programming delivered by training providers, industry partners, and local institutions.
- Cross Sector Partnerships and Industry Collaborations with academia, workforce, and small business providers, employers, and corporations.

2018

East Harlem

Create DOHMH East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

32

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education and cooking classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, mental health services for children and families, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a community kitchen. The centers are located at 158 East 115th St. and 161 East 110th St.

2017

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center was implemented to address long-running inequities in health outcomes for residents of East Harlem. The Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, and mental health services for children and families. In particular, it has focused on Asthma, diabetes, and other chronic disease management. In 2017, the Center received over 16,000 visits.

2019

East Harlem

Create DOHMH East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

32

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education and cooking classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, mental health services for children and families, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a community kitchen. The centers are located at 158 East 115th St. and 161 East 110th St.

2017

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center was implemented to address long-running inequities in health outcomes for residents of East Harlem. The Center opened in April 2017 and during the first year received over 16,000 visits. The Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, and mental health services for children and families.

2021

East Harlem

Create DOHMH East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

32

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education and cooking classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, mental health services for children and families, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a community kitchen. The centers are located at 158 East 115th St. and 161 East 110th St.

2017

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center was implemented to address long-running inequities in health outcomes for residents of East Harlem. The Center opened in April 2017 and during the first year received over 16,000 visits. The Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, and mental health services for children and families.

2022

East Harlem

Create DOHMH East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center

32

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education and cooking classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, mental health services for children and families, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a community kitchen. The centers are located at 158 East 115th St. and 161 East 110th St.

2017

The East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center was implemented to address long-running inequities in health outcomes for residents of East Harlem. The Center opened in April 2017 and during the first year received over 16,000 visits. The Center provides co-located health and social services, including SNAP and Health Insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS programs, nutrition education classes, urban gardening and physical activity programs, and mental health services for children and families.

2019

Jerome

Create Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program

52

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

SBS will create a Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program to help businesses that are directly displaced and need to adapt to changes in the neighborhood. Each business that may be directly displayed will be eligible to receive grants of up to $20,000 per business. Relocation reimbursement grants will be disbursed on a rolling basis. The business owner is responsible for identifying a new location within New York City. SBS will coordinate with local community organizations and elected officials to conduct regular door-to-door outreach to notify all businesses along the corridor of these grant and loan programs.

2018 - 2022

SBS is finalizing program details, including necessary changes to the NYC Administrative Code.

2021

Jerome

Create Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program

52

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

SBS will create a Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program to help businesses that are directly displaced and need to adapt to changes in the neighborhood. Each business that may be directly displayed will be eligible to receive grants of up to $20,000 per business. Relocation reimbursement grants will be disbursed on a rolling basis. The business owner is responsible for identifying a new location within New York City. SBS will coordinate with local community organizations and elected officials to conduct regular door-to-door outreach to notify all businesses along the corridor of these grant and loan programs.

2018 - 2022

SBS is finalizing program details, including necessary changes to the NYC Administrative Code.

2022

Jerome

Create Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program

52

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

SBS will create a Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program to help businesses that are directly displaced and need to adapt to changes in the neighborhood. Each business that may be directly displayed will be eligible to receive grants of up to $20,000 per business. Relocation reimbursement grants will be disbursed on a rolling basis. The business owner is responsible for identifying a new location within New York City. SBS will coordinate with local community organizations and elected officials to conduct regular door-to-door outreach to notify all businesses along the corridor of these grant and loan programs.

2018 - 2022

This commitment was designed to assist qualified businesses impacted by the upzoning of Jerome, and which had decided to relocate within NYC. Qualification for the assistance was defined in by local Rule. No activity nor applicants engaged with the program despite earlier promotion efforts.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Create New Open Space at DEP Shaft Sites

8

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

• New open spaces, especially in Manhattan, are extremely rare to come by. Parks, in close coordination with DEP, created designs based on community input for two water tunnel shaft sites at Grand/Lafayette Street and Bowery/East 4th Streets. These sites will provide the community with a vital half an acre of new publicly accessible open space. Construction is underway at both sites.
• DEP infrastructure below the open space may limit the ability to install some types of temporary artwork, but Parks and DEP will explore opportunities for further activating the Grand/Lafayette Street site with public art.

2022 Start

DPR, in close coordination with DEP, created designs based on community input for two water tunnel shaft sites at Grand/Lafayette Street and Bowery/East 4th Streets. These sites will provide the community with a vital half an acre of new publicly accessible open space. Construction is completed at both sites.

2022

Gowanus

Create new open space at the Bond Street street end.

13

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

In an effort to create new open space where possible within the Gowanus rezoning area and increase connectivity to a future contiguous waterfront esplanade, Parks in consultation with DOT will create a new passive waterfront open space with landscaping and potential green infrastructure to address local flooding. The open space design process will include a robust community participation component, including coordination with the adjacent properties and a public visioning meeting

2023 targeted start

DPR expects to begin design, including the Community Input session, by end of 2022.