NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

Inwood

Expand Community Services Offered at the DOHMH Washington Heights Center

54

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

In Progress

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. On the floors operated by the DOHMH, we have public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. The City also recognizes there is a strong interest to do more to connect these services to the community and are excited for the prospect of working on that with the Council Member to do that work
? The City will work with the Council Member's office to develop an outreach strategy to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the health services on site. Outreach to include health fairs, targeted neighborhood advertisement (including Get Covered NYC and other medical campaigns as funding allows), and promoting available services through Columbia University's Get Health Heights coalition.
Timeline: To begin Q1 CY 2019
? The City will make best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.
Timeline: To begin Q4 CY 2018
? The City will upgrade the broadband internet availability for the Washington Heights Center, and ensure that visitors have access to public wi-fi.
Capital Cost: $55,300
Timeline: November 2018
? HRA will work with their designated Upper Manhattan HomeBase provider and DOHMH to have representatives on site at 600 West 168th Street. Homebase will hold regular satellite office hours so that visitors to 600 West 168th Street members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Having HomeBase representatives on site will provide a direct connection to onsite providers to a set of new supportive services and strengthen the network between their work and HRA The Public Engagement Unit (PEU) will also hold regular satellite office hours at 600 West 168th Street. Tenant Support specialists will be available to connect tenants in the area to resources and services to mitigate displacement, including referrals to legal assistance through HRA, and provide ongoing case management of all housing-related issues. In addition, specialists will screen any interested constituents for over 30 government benefits through AccessNYC, including Rent Freeze programs (e.g. SCRIE, DRIE) and cash assistance, and advise them through the application processes.

2018 - 2019

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. DOHMH offers public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. DOHMH continues to develop outreach strategies to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the services on site. Further, DOHMH made best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.

2019

Inwood

Expand Computer Science for All in Inwood through aggressive outreach to District 6 Schools

51

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive school-level participation in Computer Science for All. This includes expansion of Computer Science for All programs to additional elementary, middle and high schools in the area, and increased participation of superintendents, principals, and school leadership in teacher professional development opportunities like Computer Science Education Week. The Department of Education estimates that 30 additional District 6 schools will join Computer Science for All over the next three years, to bring computer science education to students in the Inwood community.

ongoing

The DOE recruited schools in District 6 to join the SY 19-20 CS4All cohort. Teachers at the following schools are scheduled to participate in CS4All training in the summer and throughout the school year.
06M223 The Mott Hall School
06M293 City College Academy of the Arts
06M319 M.S. 319 - Maria Teresa
06M328 Community Math & Science Prep
06M366 Washington Heights Academy
06M462 The College Academy
06M463 High School for Media and Communications
06M467 High School for Law and Public Service
06M468 High School for Health Careers and Sciences
06M552 Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
06m005 PS 5 Ellen Lurie
06M098 PS 98 Shorac Kappock

2021

Inwood

Expand Computer Science for All in Inwood through aggressive outreach to District 6 Schools

51

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive school-level participation in Computer Science for All. This includes expansion of Computer Science for All programs to additional elementary, middle and high schools in the area, and increased participation of superintendents, principals, and school leadership in teacher professional development opportunities like Computer Science Education Week. The Department of Education estimates that 30 additional District 6 schools will join Computer Science for All over the next three years, to bring computer science education to students in the Inwood community.

ongoing

Computer Science for All (CS4ALL) training is continuing with a smaller cohort of schools. 17 of the D6 schools are Tier 1, which means they do not currently have a trained Computer Science teacher. DOE is working towards the goal of exposing at least one teacher from each of these schools to CS4ALL this summer.

2022

Inwood

Expand Computer Science for All in Inwood through aggressive outreach to District 6 Schools

51

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive school-level participation in Computer Science for All. This includes expansion of Computer Science for All programs to additional elementary, middle and high schools in the area, and increased participation of superintendents, principals, and school leadership in teacher professional development opportunities like Computer Science Education Week. The Department of Education estimates that 30 additional District 6 schools will join Computer Science for All over the next three years, to bring computer science education to students in the Inwood community.

ongoing

The application for D6 schools to participate in the Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiative in School Year (SY) 22-23 opened on May 3rd, 2022; the deadline for applying to the program is June 3rd, 2022. Schools that have not yet participated in the CS4All program will be prioritized in the application process. NYCDOE Chiefs of Elementary/Middle and High School have been briefed on the CS4All program application for SY 22-23.

2024

Bay Street

Make improvements to Stapleton Station

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The Stapleton SIR Station is a key station that connects the neighborhood study area to the St. George Ferry Terminal and greater Staten Island. DOT will expand the sidewalk by building midblock curb extensions at the Water Street and Prospect Street entrances. This will improve visibility and provide space for pedestrian-scaled lighting, as well as pedestrian and bike amenities that make station entrances more welcoming.

FY 2021 Design Start; FY 2024 Construction Start

This scope is included in the Bay Street Safety Improvements project (HWR703). It is currently in Design Procurement and will beging the design procuess in earnest very soon. There were delays to the design as we worked to include the scope for the Minthorne Open Street.

2018

Far Rockaway

Expand daycare offerings in Downtown Far Rockaway

17

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD will encourage the inclusion of daycare providers in any RFPs for sites within the DFRURA as well as any developments receiving HPD subsidy. The City will monitor the demand and need for additional publicly funded day care services in the area and identify the appropriate measures to meet demand for additional slots. The City anticipates that additional procurement of center-based daycare seats may be necessary within the redevelopment area to mitigate increased need, and will continue to monitor enrollment and capacity within the rezoning area and address the need as it arises.

2017-ongoing

EDC and HPD jointly issued an RFP in 2016 calling for an affordable housing and mixed use development on the current municipal parking lot and bus depot in Downtown Far Rockaway adjacent the A train subway station. The RFP encouraged community facilities including daycare/pre-K uses. Currently there are no other city owned properties in Downtown Far Rockaway suitable for redevelopment, but if there are future RFPs of any city-owned property as a result of the Urban Renewal Plan, HPD will continue to affirmatively encourage daycare and pre-K uses to be incorporated on all redevelopment sites.

2019

Far Rockaway

Expand daycare offerings in Downtown Far Rockaway

17

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD will encourage the inclusion of daycare providers in any RFPs for sites within the DFRURA as well as any developments receiving HPD subsidy. The City will monitor the demand and need for additional publicly funded day care services in the area and identify the appropriate measures to meet demand for additional slots. The City anticipates that additional procurement of center-based daycare seats may be necessary within the redevelopment area to mitigate increased need, and will continue to monitor enrollment and capacity within the rezoning area and address the need as it arises.

2017-ongoing

EDC and HPD jointly issued an RFP in 2016 calling for an affordable housing and mixed use development on the current municipal parking lot and bus depot in Downtown Far Rockaway adjacent the A train subway station. The RFP encouraged community facilities including daycare/pre-K uses. The selected project, from The Community Builders, a non-profit developer of affordable and mixed-income housing, includes 8,000 square feet of community space for early childhood education and other community services.

2021

Far Rockaway

Expand daycare offerings in Downtown Far Rockaway

17

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD will encourage the inclusion of daycare providers in any RFPs for sites within the DFRURA as well as any developments receiving HPD subsidy. The City will monitor the demand and need for additional publicly funded day care services in the area and identify the appropriate measures to meet demand for additional slots. The City anticipates that additional procurement of center-based daycare seats may be necessary within the redevelopment area to mitigate increased need, and will continue to monitor enrollment and capacity within the rezoning area and address the need as it arises.

2017-ongoing

EDC and HPD jointly issued an RFP in 2016 calling for affordable housing and mixed-use development on the current municipal parking lot and bus depot in Downtown Far Rockaway adjacent to the A train subway station. The RFP encouraged community facilities including daycare/pre-K uses. The selected project, from The Community Builders, a non-profit developer of affordable and mixed-income housing, includes 6,300 square feet of community space for early childhood education and other community services. The Beach 21st Street project secured construction financing and closed with HPD in Fall 2020 and is anticipated to complete construction in 2022.

2022

Far Rockaway

Expand daycare offerings in Downtown Far Rockaway

17

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD will encourage the inclusion of daycare providers in any RFPs for sites within the DFRURA as well as any developments receiving HPD subsidy. The City will monitor the demand and need for additional publicly funded day care services in the area and identify the appropriate measures to meet demand for additional slots. The City anticipates that additional procurement of center-based daycare seats may be necessary within the redevelopment area to mitigate increased need, and will continue to monitor enrollment and capacity within the rezoning area and address the need as it arises.

2017-ongoing

The Community Builders (TCB) completed the Beach 21st Street development which improved an underutilized City-owned lot with approximately 224 affordable homes, commercial space, and community facilities, which is anticipated to include a daycare center/early childhood education.

2021

Bay Street

Expand Landlord Ambassadors program to Bay Street rezoning area.

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more
sustained technical assistance for mission"driven, faith"based, and small" to mid"sized property
owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake
building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners, the Mutual
Housing Association of New York (MHANY), Habitat for Humanity NYC Community Fund, and
community organization partners to expand the pilot Landlord Ambassadors Program to
conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in
targeted areas across the city and develop an emergency loan program to address urgent
financial and physical conditions.
Dependent upon Council support for this initiative in the FY 2020 budget, HPD will ensure
targeted outreach to local property owners in the Staten Island Community District 1 to:
Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs
‚ Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory agreements, and package
application materials for HPD review and approval‚ Connect to emergency loan programs if needed‚ Access local resources and vendors needed to close, construct and operate their
properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals

Ongoing

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a 2-year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city. In July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease-up vacant units. With the Ambassadors' help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%. Since the pilot began, the program has served 124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2022

Bay Street

Expand Landlord Ambassadors program to Bay Street rezoning area.

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more
sustained technical assistance for mission"driven, faith"based, and small" to mid"sized property
owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake
building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners, the Mutual
Housing Association of New York (MHANY), Habitat for Humanity NYC Community Fund, and
community organization partners to expand the pilot Landlord Ambassadors Program to
conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in
targeted areas across the city and develop an emergency loan program to address urgent
financial and physical conditions.
Dependent upon Council support for this initiative in the FY 2020 budget, HPD will ensure
targeted outreach to local property owners in the Staten Island Community District 1 to:
Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs
‚ Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory agreements, and package
application materials for HPD review and approval‚ Connect to emergency loan programs if needed‚ Access local resources and vendors needed to close, construct and operate their
properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals

Ongoing

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a 2-year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city. In July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease-up vacant units. With the Ambassadors' help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%. Since the pilot began, the program has served 124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Intersection Improvements at Stillwell Avenue, Eastchester Road, Wilkinson Avenue, and Bassett Avenue

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Upgrade key intersections and improve Bassett Avenue and the intersection of Stillwell Avenue, Eastchester Road, Wilkinson Avenue, and Bassett Avenue to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian safety near the Morris Park Metro-North station. Funding: $34M (DOT, FY 28)

Construction start 2029

2019

Inwood

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments

22

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments
In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can
further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency. See the "Workforce Development and Small Business" section for more information.

Ongoing

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency.

2022

Far Rockaway

Explore new models at Downtown Far Rockaway Schools

28

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will meet with the Council Member to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. DOE will meet with the Council Member to also discuss the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are currently significantly under capacity. The Chancellor will also convene a Round Table with Principals to educate and encourage participation in new models and programs such as Dual Language Programs by Downtown Far Rockaway schools.

2017-2019

We will work with district and school to understand support needed to address challenges to sustainability of existing program and reassess viability of expanding program at this school to grade 6 in School Year (SY) 23-24, or identify alternate opportunities to support a pathway to bilingualism and biliteracy in the district.

2021

Inwood

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments

22

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments
In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can
further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency. See the "Workforce Development and Small Business" section for more information.

Ongoing

For all HPD financed projects exceeding $2 million, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation and include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency.

2022

Inwood

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments

22

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD?financed developments
In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation. The outreach plan could also include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can
further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency. See the "Workforce Development and Small Business" section for more information.

Ongoing

For all HPD financed projects exceeding $2 million, including the Inwood Library development project, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The outreach plan must include a timeline for implementation and include activities such as skills, safety, and job training programs. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Inwood area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. HPD will also continue to explore how it can further more job opportunities on projects assisted by the agency.

2018

East Harlem

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities.

2017-ongoing

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project.

2019

East Harlem

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities.

2017-ongoing

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. This requirement will apply to upcoming RFPs for the East Harlem Multi-Service Center and the NYPD 25th Precinct Parking Lot.

2021

East Harlem

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities.

2017-ongoing

For all HPD financed developments exceeding $2 million, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. This requirement was applied to the RFPs for the East Harlem Multi-Service Center and the NYPD 25th Precinct Parking Lot.

2022

East Harlem

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities.

2017-ongoing

For all HPD financed developments exceeding $2 million, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. This requirement was applied to the RFPs for the East Harlem Multi-Service Center and the NYPD 25th Precinct Parking Lot.

2022

Far Rockaway

Explore the feasibility of a new ferry landing east of 108th Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

EDC is currently in the process of determining the feasibility of an additional ferry landing east of 108th street. EDC will commit to sharing the results of the feasibility study with the Council Member at its conclusion this fall.

2017

2017

East New York

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will include the following language in all future Requests for Proposals:
"15% of the granted points for the category "Developer Track Record and Capacity" will be awarded to Applicants who demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the Community District within which the proposed project is located related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Said outreach may be demonstrated by activities including, but not limited to, training programs, job placement activities, Applicants' own staffing practices, and/or Applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and will be required to regularly report on their outreach activities."
Timeline: All RFPs issued after the date of this agreement.

2016-ongoing

In Spring 2016, HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned properties began requiring respondents to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Outreach may include training programs, job placement activities, the applicants' own staffing practices, and/or the applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. HPD included this language in the East New York Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP and will use the outreach plan requirement as one of the criteria to evaluate proposals.

2018

East New York

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will include the following language in all future Requests for Proposals:
"15% of the granted points for the category "Developer Track Record and Capacity" will be awarded to Applicants who demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the Community District within which the proposed project is located related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Said outreach may be demonstrated by activities including, but not limited to, training programs, job placement activities, Applicants' own staffing practices, and/or Applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and will be required to regularly report on their outreach activities."
Timeline: All RFPs issued after the date of this agreement.

2016-ongoing

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The Dinsmore-Chestnut and Grant Avenue Muni Lot RFPs have been released in East New York, both of which were subject to these requirements.

2019

East New York

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will include the following language in all future Requests for Proposals:
"15% of the granted points for the category "Developer Track Record and Capacity" will be awarded to Applicants who demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the Community District within which the proposed project is located related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Said outreach may be demonstrated by activities including, but not limited to, training programs, job placement activities, Applicants' own staffing practices, and/or Applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and will be required to regularly report on their outreach activities."
Timeline: All RFPs issued after the date of this agreement.

2016-ongoing

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The Dinsmore-Chestnut and Grant Avenue Muni Lot RFPs have been released in East New York, both of which were subject to these requirements.

2021

East New York

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will include the following language in all future Requests for Proposals:
"15% of the granted points for the category "Developer Track Record and Capacity" will be awarded to Applicants who demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the Community District within which the proposed project is located related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Said outreach may be demonstrated by activities including, but not limited to, training programs, job placement activities, Applicants' own staffing practices, and/or Applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and will be required to regularly report on their outreach activities."
Timeline: All RFPs issued after the date of this agreement.

2016-ongoing

For all HPD financed projects exceeding $2 million, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. The Dinsmore-Chestnut and Grant Avenue Muni Lot RFPs have been released in East New York, both of which were subject to these requirements.

2022

East New York

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will include the following language in all future Requests for Proposals:
"15% of the granted points for the category "Developer Track Record and Capacity" will be awarded to Applicants who demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the Community District within which the proposed project is located related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Said outreach may be demonstrated by activities including, but not limited to, training programs, job placement activities, Applicants' own staffing practices, and/or Applicants' contracting practices on the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and will be required to regularly report on their outreach activities."
Timeline: All RFPs issued after the date of this agreement.

2016-ongoing

Between March 2015 and April 2022, the City provided free legal assistance to 9,507 households in East New York, including over 25,151 individuals of which 9,773 were children. Undocumented families are also able to access these services and the City's Tenant Support Unit continues to canvass the neighborhood to ensure that residents are aware of these services. As part of the City's efforts to reduce unlawful evictions and prevent displacement, the Fiscal 2022 Executive Plan Budget includes a total of $166 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services. As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, the City will fund legal services in East New York. Universal Access will represent a $166 million citywide commitment at full implementation in Fiscal Year 2023, ensuring free legal representation for low-income tenants and free legal counseling for those who earn more.

2019

Jerome

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, beginning with FY 2019 projects, applicants requesting city subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities.  In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Jerome Avenue area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. See the "Workforce Development and Small Business" section for more information.

Ongoing; 2019 for private sites

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, beginning with FY 2019 projects, applicants requesting City subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities.  In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Jerome Avenue area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers.

2022

East Harlem

Fund a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study and implement new routes in East Harlem

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

A SRTS Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping itywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefitted East Harlem. Although school safety zones created in the 2007 program brought speeds near schools to 20 M.P.H., as part of Vision Zero, the City speed limit was brought down to 25 M.P.H. everywhere. Similarly, both 1st and 2nd Avenue are Vision Zero priority corridors and the safety improvements implemented on these corridors, such as pedestrian islands, benefit children, parents and residents who walk around the neighborhood, including to and from local schools. In a new phase of SRTS projects, planned between 2020 and 2022, DOT will construct a curb extension and pedestrians island in the vicinity of PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138 and PS 146. The curb extension is planned for 2nd Ave & 109th St across the street from PS 83 and directly in front of IS 12 and the pedestrian island is slated for 1st Ave & 106th St. The curb extension and pedestrian island will slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian visibility.

2020

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study was conducted in 2007, and SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study. Work was completed at PS 72 in 2009 and PS 7 in 2011. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping citywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefited East Harlem. In summer2023, DDC will begin construction of a curb extension and pedestrian island that will improve pedestrian visibility and slow down vehicles near PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138, and PS 146.

2022

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. HPD continues its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers. In 2020, HPD introduced a new Equitable Ownership requirement for all future RFPs, which will require that M/WBE or not-for-profit entities make up at least 25% of the ownership of the proposed development team.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Intersection Improvements at White Plains Road, Unionport Road, and Baker Avenue

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Improve pedestrian safety and intersection at White Plains Road, Unionport Road, and Baker Avenue. Funding: $15M (DOT, FY 28)

Construction start 2029

2019

Inwood

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

50

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will continue promoting the participation of M/WBEs and non-profit organizations in the development and management of City-subsidized affordable housing, and aggressively targeting outreach to local small businesses. Through the Building Opportunity Initiative, HPD seeks to:
? Expand the use of M/WBE construction contractors and professional service providers on HPD-financed development projects through the M/WBE Build Up Program. The program requires that developers of projects where HPD contributes $2 million or more in subsidy must spend at least 25 percent of all HPD-supported costs on certified M/WBE construction, design, or professional service firms. HPD will encourage the utilization of a diverse pool of contractors and subcontractors, including those from Northern Manhattan, for all projects in the Inwood rezoning area.
? Build the capacity of M/WBE and nonprofit developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs. The Building Capacity Workshop Series introduces M/WBE and non-profit developers to best practices in affordable housing development, from site selection and project financing to construction and property management.
? Improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs through the New York City Acquisition Fund, which offers flexible bridge loans for the purchase of vacant sites or occupied buildings, predevelopment, and moderate rehabilitation.

Ongoing

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 which were selected through 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.

2021

Inwood

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

50

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will continue promoting the participation of M/WBEs and non-profit organizations in the development and management of City-subsidized affordable housing, and aggressively targeting outreach to local small businesses. Through the Building Opportunity Initiative, HPD seeks to:
? Expand the use of M/WBE construction contractors and professional service providers on HPD-financed development projects through the M/WBE Build Up Program. The program requires that developers of projects where HPD contributes $2 million or more in subsidy must spend at least 25 percent of all HPD-supported costs on certified M/WBE construction, design, or professional service firms. HPD will encourage the utilization of a diverse pool of contractors and subcontractors, including those from Northern Manhattan, for all projects in the Inwood rezoning area.
? Build the capacity of M/WBE and nonprofit developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs. The Building Capacity Workshop Series introduces M/WBE and non-profit developers to best practices in affordable housing development, from site selection and project financing to construction and property management.
? Improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs through the New York City Acquisition Fund, which offers flexible bridge loans for the purchase of vacant sites or occupied buildings, predevelopment, and moderate rehabilitation.

Ongoing

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. HPD continues its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers. In 2020, HPD introduced a new Equitable Ownership requirement for all future RFPs, which will require that M/WBE or not-for-profit entities make up at least 25% of the ownership of the proposed development team.

2022

Inwood

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

50

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will continue promoting the participation of M/WBEs and non-profit organizations in the development and management of City-subsidized affordable housing, and aggressively targeting outreach to local small businesses. Through the Building Opportunity Initiative, HPD seeks to:
? Expand the use of M/WBE construction contractors and professional service providers on HPD-financed development projects through the M/WBE Build Up Program. The program requires that developers of projects where HPD contributes $2 million or more in subsidy must spend at least 25 percent of all HPD-supported costs on certified M/WBE construction, design, or professional service firms. HPD will encourage the utilization of a diverse pool of contractors and subcontractors, including those from Northern Manhattan, for all projects in the Inwood rezoning area.
? Build the capacity of M/WBE and nonprofit developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs. The Building Capacity Workshop Series introduces M/WBE and non-profit developers to best practices in affordable housing development, from site selection and project financing to construction and property management.
? Improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs through the New York City Acquisition Fund, which offers flexible bridge loans for the purchase of vacant sites or occupied buildings, predevelopment, and moderate rehabilitation.

Ongoing

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. HPD continues its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers. In 2020, HPD introduced a new Equitable Ownership requirement for all future RFPs, which will require that M/WBE or not-for-profit entities make up at least 25% of the ownership of the proposed development team. In addition, HPD has issued 2 RFPs covering 8 sites in total that are reserved for M/WBE respondents. The first, designated in January 2017, conveyed six sites, four of which have closed, that are on track to provide about 440 affordable units. The second, containing two sites in Prospect Heights Brooklyn, will be designated later this year.

2022

East New York

Expand opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (M/WBEs) in the Affordable Housing Development Industry

38

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will encourage affordable housing developers in East New York to employ M/WBE contractors and professional service firms. HPD will continue to work to build the capacity of M/WBE developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs, improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs, and enhance the ability of M/WBE developers to compete more effectively for HPD support by providing targeted new construction and preservation opportunities.

2016-ongoing

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. 461 Alabama Ave in East New York was awarded to CB Emmanuel Realty through HPD's M/WBE Request for Proposals (RFP). CB Emmanuel Realty will develop the vacant site into supportive housing with 55 apartments for formerly homeless and low-income households. HPD continues its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers. In 2020, HPD introduced a new Equitable Ownership requirement for all future RFPs, which will require that M/WBE or not-for-profit entities make up at least 25% of the ownership of the proposed development team.

2025

Gowanus

Renovate the Pacific Street Library

23

Community Resources

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY - RESEARCH (BPL)

In Progress

One of the Brooklyn’s historic Carnegie libraries, Pacific Street Library serves as a cultural touchpoint and community center for the Gowanus neighborhood as well as the surrounding area. Improvements to the Pacific Street Library are critical to providing access, programming, and resources to all library patrons.
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) will make significant state of good repair investments at Pacific Street Library including the installation of an elevator to all three building floors and upgrades to the building's structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, and localized upgrades to the building interior and exterior.

2023 Start

Pacific Library is currently finishing the predesign phase, with schematic design beginning next month. The architectural team has obtained programming information from the branch and Adult Learning staff and are finalizing the concepts for BPL's review. For more project information, this link provides information about funding, the timeline, and provides a link to the public survey to elicit community feedback: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfi0n9krF-xnqNs6eZNagubQPEM9xA54rieoMrnnN11Jjwkw/viewform

2017

East New York

Expand opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (M/WBEs) in the Affordable Housing Development Industry

38

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will encourage affordable housing developers in East New York to employ M/WBE contractors and professional service firms. HPD will continue to work to build the capacity of M/WBE developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs, improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs, and enhance the ability of M/WBE developers to compete more effectively for HPD support by providing targeted new construction and preservation opportunities.

2016-ongoing

HPD aims to increase opportunities for M/WBEs to develop affordable housing by providing targeted opportunities to M/WBE firms, encouraging use of M/WBE contractor and sub-contractors, helping build capacity of M/WBE developers, and improving access to capital. As part of these efforts, HPD launched the M/WBE Building Opportunity RFP and designated six sites to M/WBE developers citywide. One of these sites is located in East New York at 461 Alabama Avenue. The project was awarded to CB Emmanuel Realty, which will develop the vacant site into approximately 69 units of affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless households. HPD's new M/WBE Build Up Program requires developers of projects closing after April 1, 2017, to which HPD/HDC contributes $2 million or more in subsidy, to spend at least a quarter of all HPD/HDC-supported costs on certified M/WBE construction, design, or professional service firms. HPD's Building Capacity Workshop series introduces M/WBE and nonprofit developers to best practices in affordable housing development from site selection and project financing to construction and property management. Sabaoth Group, Inc. is an M/WBE developer based in East New York participating in the program. HPD is working to improve access to capital for M/WBE developers by providing low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs through the New York City Acquisition Fund, which offers flexible bridge loans for the purchase of vacant sites or occupied buildings, predevelopment, and moderate rehabilitation to developers committed to creating or preserving affordable housing.

2018

East New York

Expand opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (M/WBEs) in the Affordable Housing Development Industry

38

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will encourage affordable housing developers in East New York to employ M/WBE contractors and professional service firms. HPD will continue to work to build the capacity of M/WBE developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs, improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs, and enhance the ability of M/WBE developers to compete more effectively for HPD support by providing targeted new construction and preservation opportunities.

2016-ongoing

HPD has nearly met or exceeded all M/WBE utilization goals in our breakout categories by type of service and expanded services/programs to support M/WBEs. HPD RFPs now give preference for local community experience and a pathway for smaller businesses to build up capacity. The M/WBE Build Up Program requirements now apply to 42 projects, expected to generate over $177M in spending to MWBE vendors. Twelve out of 53 public site designations went to M/WBEs, 6 of whom were through the our M/WBE RFP. 461 Alabama Ave, in East New York, was awarded to CB Emmanuel Realty through this RFP, who will develop the vacant site into supportive housing with 55 units for formerly homeless and low-income households.HPD also completed year 3 of its Developer Capacity Building Program which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers.

2019

East New York

Expand opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (M/WBEs) in the Affordable Housing Development Industry

38

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will encourage affordable housing developers in East New York to employ M/WBE contractors and professional service firms. HPD will continue to work to build the capacity of M/WBE developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs, improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs, and enhance the ability of M/WBE developers to compete more effectively for HPD support by providing targeted new construction and preservation opportunities.

2016-ongoing

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 which were through HPD's M/WBE RFP. 461 Alabama Ave in East New York was awarded to CB Emmanuel Realty through this RFP, who will develop the vacant site into supportive housing with 55 apartments for formerly homeless and low-income households. Lastly, in 2019, HPD began year four of its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers.

2021

East New York

Expand opportunities for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (M/WBEs) in the Affordable Housing Development Industry

38

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will encourage affordable housing developers in East New York to employ M/WBE contractors and professional service firms. HPD will continue to work to build the capacity of M/WBE developers through professional development, networking, and mentoring programs, improve access to capital for M/WBE developers with low-cost financing options for site acquisition and predevelopment costs, and enhance the ability of M/WBE developers to compete more effectively for HPD support by providing targeted new construction and preservation opportunities.

2016-ongoing

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. 461 Alabama Ave in East New York was awarded to CB Emmanuel Realty through HPD's M/WBE Request for Proposals (RFP). CB Emmanuel Realty will develop the vacant site into supportive housing with 55 apartments for formerly homeless and low-income households. HPD continues its Developer Capacity Building Program, which provides courses and networking opportunities to M/WBE developers. In 2020, HPD introduced a new Equitable Ownership requirement for all future RFPs, which will require that M/WBE or not-for-profit entities make up at least 25% of the ownership of the proposed development team.

2024

Bay Street

Make public realm improvements around Tompkinsville Station

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will re-envision underutilized spaces surrounding the Tompkinsville SIR Station and improve them by integrating steps or grading, seating, and landscaping adjacent to the existing pedestrian bridge. These improvements will provide a more welcoming, vibrant space for SIR commuters and pedestrians by creating a pedestrian gathering space along Victory Boulevard at the intersection of Tompkinsville Park and Tompkinsville Station.

FY 2021 design start; FY 2024 construction start

This scope is included in the Bay Street Safety Improvements project (HWR703). It is currently in Design Procurement and will beging the design procuess in earnest very soon. There were delays to the design as we worked to include the scope for the Minthorne Open Street.

2021

Inwood

Expand Teacher Professional Development and Training in STEM fields, including through participation to the biannual DOE STEM Institute

57

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will ensure that District 6 teachers are well-trained to teach the content and skills students need to succeed in the academic and professional fields of the future. DOE will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive participation from school leadership in teacher training programs like the biannual DOE STEM Institute. The Department of Education aims to ensure that each school has five teachers trained in high quality STEM professional development, and that schools with over 1,000 students have at least eight teachers trained.
For purposes of this effort, the DOE considers the biannual DOE STEM Institute to be the premier teacher training program for this work. This Institute connects school teachers and leadership with some of the most innovative programming partners in the country and provides a forum for them to network with other STEM educators and share best practices and toolkits. CS For All training, AP For All professional development (for math, science, and technology AP classes), and Math for America trainings are additional sources of relevant, high quality professional development that qualify for purposes of this initiative. The DOE reserves the right to add internally-provided, university-provided, or third party-provided professional development to this list upon an in depth review of the program's offerings and alignment, with the goal of ensuring that District 6 teachers and administrators are highly trained in rigorous content and highly effective pedagogy in STEM. All of these efforts are in support of the intention to provide students in District 6 with a truly excellent and equitable education.

ongoing

The STEM team refocused the STEM professional learning away from large biannual 3-day institutes to smaller and more local professional learning, in collaboration with Borough/Citywide Office staff. Professional learning offerings will be determined based on the needs and instructional priorities of each district. The STEM team provided continued professional learning for the K-5 Science Core Curriculum (Amplify Science), and developed engineering and technology extensions to select lessons for School Year 2019-20. The STEM Team also provided teacher professional learning for the 6-8 Science Core Curriculum (Amplify Science) as of July 2019. These offerings are available to schools that have opted into science core curriculum. Through a partnership with the District 6 Community Superintendent, the STEM Team piloted the integration of a robotics curriculum with 10-12 district 6 schools during School Year 2019-20.

2019

Inwood

Expand outreach to provide access to capital for Inwood businesses through the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ)

78

Economic Development

UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (UMEZ)

Done with Ongoing Work

UMEZ offers capital access to qualifying small businesses in Upper Manhattan seeking term loans between $50,000 and $250,000 and Lines of Credit between $25,000 and $100,000. All Upper Manhattan businesses, including small businesses relocating to new developments in Inwood are eligible to apply for UMEZ loans and lines of credit. To increase uptake, UMEZ will conduct outreach to Inwood area businesses, including through the Business Solutions Center.

ongoing

In February 2019, UMEZ closed a $4 million micro-loan program with Grameen America, Inc. The new program recommits capital to home-based and other entrepreneurs in the Washington Heights and Inwood communities as well as expands access to micro-loans for entrepreneurs in East Harlem. Grameen America, Inc. will also receive a $115,000 grant to administer this program.

UMEZ is working with the Chamber of Commerce of Washington Heights and Inwood and Union Settlement, together with WEnyc, to expand access to capital to entrepreneurs in the Upper Manhattan communities and to provide training through workshops to help strengthen their business operations.

2021

Inwood

Expand outreach to provide access to capital for Inwood businesses through the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ)

78

Economic Development

UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (UMEZ)

Done with Ongoing Work

UMEZ offers capital access to qualifying small businesses in Upper Manhattan seeking term loans between $50,000 and $250,000 and Lines of Credit between $25,000 and $100,000. All Upper Manhattan businesses, including small businesses relocating to new developments in Inwood are eligible to apply for UMEZ loans and lines of credit. To increase uptake, UMEZ will conduct outreach to Inwood area businesses, including through the Business Solutions Center.

ongoing

Washington Heights Business Solutions Center Finance Account Managers have developed a partnership with Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) to connect clients to potential lending programming. The Washington Heights Business solutions center works toward identifying businesses within the Inwood corridor that can potentially qualify for UMEZ programming and routes applications to UMEZ.

2022

Inwood

Expand outreach to provide access to capital for Inwood businesses through the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ)

78

Economic Development

UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (UMEZ)

Done with Ongoing Work

UMEZ offers capital access to qualifying small businesses in Upper Manhattan seeking term loans between $50,000 and $250,000 and Lines of Credit between $25,000 and $100,000. All Upper Manhattan businesses, including small businesses relocating to new developments in Inwood are eligible to apply for UMEZ loans and lines of credit. To increase uptake, UMEZ will conduct outreach to Inwood area businesses, including through the Business Solutions Center.

ongoing

Washington Heights Business Solutions Center Finance Account Managers have developed a partnership with Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) to connect clients to potential lending programming. The Washington Heights Business solutions center works toward identifying businesses within the Inwood corridor that can potentially qualify for UMEZ programming and routes applications to UMEZ.

2019

Inwood

Expand program with CUNY Tutor Corps to fund CUNY students providing supplemental tutoring during school to support existing algebra and CS instruction

59

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

DOE will continue to partner with CUNY Tutor Corps to reinforce Computer Science for All and Algebra for All curriculum taught in elementary, middle and high schools throughout District 6. Tutor Corps is funded to expand in FY19 from 180 to 360 tutors citywide. DOE will help support connecting tutors with host teachers at participating schools in District 6.

Ongoing

CUNY Tutor Corps is managed by CUNY. The Office of Postsecondary Readiness in the DOE offers recommendations to CUNY when requested in connecting schools with tutors. In 2018-19, 3 schools in District 6 had CUNY Tutor Corps support in their CS classrooms. The schools were Inwood Early College, City College Academy of the Arts, and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School. DOe is working with CUNY to see how many available tutors could be placed to support CS4All or Algebra for All for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

2021

Inwood

Expand program with CUNY Tutor Corps to fund CUNY students providing supplemental tutoring during school to support existing algebra and CS instruction

59

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

DOE will continue to partner with CUNY Tutor Corps to reinforce Computer Science for All and Algebra for All curriculum taught in elementary, middle and high schools throughout District 6. Tutor Corps is funded to expand in FY19 from 180 to 360 tutors citywide. DOE will help support connecting tutors with host teachers at participating schools in District 6.

Ongoing

CUNY Tutor Corps is managed by CUNY. The Office of Postsecondary Readiness in the DOE offers recommendations to CUNY when requested in connecting schools with tutors. In 2018-19, 3 schools in District 6 had CUNY Tutor Corps support in their CS classrooms. The schools were Inwood Early College, City College Academy of the Arts, and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CUNY Tutor Corps program is not currently being offered.

2022

Inwood

Expand program with CUNY Tutor Corps to fund CUNY students providing supplemental tutoring during school to support existing algebra and CS instruction

59

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

DOE will continue to partner with CUNY Tutor Corps to reinforce Computer Science for All and Algebra for All curriculum taught in elementary, middle and high schools throughout District 6. Tutor Corps is funded to expand in FY19 from 180 to 360 tutors citywide. DOE will help support connecting tutors with host teachers at participating schools in District 6.

Ongoing

The Office of Postsecondary Readiness will work with CUNY Tutor Corps in the Office of CUNY K-16 Initiatives to support their strategic planning for School Year (SY) 22-23.

2019

Inwood

Expand Teacher Professional Development and Training in STEM fields, including through participation to the biannual DOE STEM Institute

57

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will ensure that District 6 teachers are well-trained to teach the content and skills students need to succeed in the academic and professional fields of the future. DOE will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive participation from school leadership in teacher training programs like the biannual DOE STEM Institute. The Department of Education aims to ensure that each school has five teachers trained in high quality STEM professional development, and that schools with over 1,000 students have at least eight teachers trained.
For purposes of this effort, the DOE considers the biannual DOE STEM Institute to be the premier teacher training program for this work. This Institute connects school teachers and leadership with some of the most innovative programming partners in the country and provides a forum for them to network with other STEM educators and share best practices and toolkits. CS For All training, AP For All professional development (for math, science, and technology AP classes), and Math for America trainings are additional sources of relevant, high quality professional development that qualify for purposes of this initiative. The DOE reserves the right to add internally-provided, university-provided, or third party-provided professional development to this list upon an in depth review of the program's offerings and alignment, with the goal of ensuring that District 6 teachers and administrators are highly trained in rigorous content and highly effective pedagogy in STEM. All of these efforts are in support of the intention to provide students in District 6 with a truly excellent and equitable education.

ongoing

The STEM team has refocused the STEM professional learning away from large biannual 3-day institutes to smaller and more local professional learning, in collaboration with Borough/Citywide Office staff. Professional learning offerings will be determined based on the needs and instructional priorities of each district. The STEM team is providing continued professional learning for the K-5 Science Core Curriculum (Amplify Science), and is developing engineering and technology extensions to select lessons for School Year 2019-20. The STEM Team is also providing teacher professional learning for the 6-8 Science Core Curriuclum (Amplify Science) beginning in July 2019. These offerings are available to schools that have opted into science core curriculum. Through a partnership with the District 6 Community Superintendent, the STEM Team is piloting the integration of a robotics curriculum with 10-12 district 6 schools during SY2019-20.

2022

Inwood

Expand Teacher Professional Development and Training in STEM fields, including through participation to the biannual DOE STEM Institute

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Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will ensure that District 6 teachers are well-trained to teach the content and skills students need to succeed in the academic and professional fields of the future. DOE will undertake an aggressive outreach strategy to drive participation from school leadership in teacher training programs like the biannual DOE STEM Institute. The Department of Education aims to ensure that each school has five teachers trained in high quality STEM professional development, and that schools with over 1,000 students have at least eight teachers trained.
For purposes of this effort, the DOE considers the biannual DOE STEM Institute to be the premier teacher training program for this work. This Institute connects school teachers and leadership with some of the most innovative programming partners in the country and provides a forum for them to network with other STEM educators and share best practices and toolkits. CS For All training, AP For All professional development (for math, science, and technology AP classes), and Math for America trainings are additional sources of relevant, high quality professional development that qualify for purposes of this initiative. The DOE reserves the right to add internally-provided, university-provided, or third party-provided professional development to this list upon an in depth review of the program's offerings and alignment, with the goal of ensuring that District 6 teachers and administrators are highly trained in rigorous content and highly effective pedagogy in STEM. All of these efforts are in support of the intention to provide students in District 6 with a truly excellent and equitable education.

ongoing

The STEM team refocused the STEM professional learning away from large biannual 3-day institutes to smaller, more local professional learning and coaching, in collaboration with District instructional staff. Professional learning and coaching will be determined based on the needs and instructional priorities of each district. The STEM team continues to provide citywide support for curriculum and instruction in math and science.

2018

East Harlem

Expand the Harlem River Greenway Link to connect 125th and 132nd St

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Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The waterfront between E125th and E132nd streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block long waterfront park. It will provide an exciting amenity for East Harlem residents and will complete one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway; today, East Harlem is essentially cut off from the Manhattan Greenway. The bulkhead and waterfront platform will be repaired/replaced and a new park constructed on top. The community has joined The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)to design the new park, which is anticipated to include bicycle and pedestrian paths, play and picnic areas, landscaping, and other recreational amenities. The City has already committed $18M to be used towards waterfront repair work between E125th-E132nd Streets, and is committing an additional $83M to be used towards further open space development between E125th and E132nd Streets.

2019

The waterfront between East 125th and 132nd Streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block waterfront park on one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. In 2017, the community joined DPR to develop a conceptual design for the new park. The City has committed $101 million to be used for waterfront repair work, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and landscaping between East 125th and 132nd Streets. The project will be led by EDC, which will release a Request for Proposals for design this summer and start design in early 2019.