{"id":34015,"date":"2024-08-16T13:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=34015"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:22:44","slug":"mayor-adams-celebrates-city-council-approval-of-plan-to-create-approximately-7000-new-homes-and-10000-permanent-jobs-in-bronx-metro-north-station-area-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/34015","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams celebrates city council approval of plan to create approximately 7,000 new homes and 10,000 permanent jobs in Bronx Metro-North station area neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York city Mayor Eric Adams and New York city Department of City Planning (DCP) director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick celebrated the New York city Council\u2019s approval of the Bronx metro-north station area plan\u00a0the first DCP-led neighborhood plan certified and approved under the Adams administration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed to accompany four new Metro-North stations coming to Parkchester\/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-op City in 2027, the plan is expected to create approximately 7,000 homes, including permanently income-restricted affordable housing, and 10,000 permanent jobs, along with improved public spaces and enhanced access to mass transit.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s announcement comes as the Adams administration aims to address the housing crisis with the passage of its city of yes for housing opportunity proposal, which aims to produce as many as 108,850 new homes over 15 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, the Bronx bought a ticket to the future, creating thousands of new jobs and affordable homes while embracing mass transit, all by saying \u2018yes,\u2019\u201d said Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bronx is saying \u2018yes\u2019 to more housing in our backyards, communities, and neighborhoods, and serving as a model to the rest of our city on how to lead from the front. With our administration\u2019s neighborhoods plans and our \u2018City of Yes\u2019 proposal, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build our way out of this housing shortage and affordability crisis. I am calling on our partners in the City Council to join us in this fight and deliver on the promise that working-class families are asking us to do: build more and make this city more affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks a significant milestone for our city as we celebrate the passage of the Bronx Metro-North Area plan, bringing millions in new funding, approximately 7,000 homes \u2014 including permanent affordable housing \u2014 and 10,000 new jobs to the Boogie Down\u00a0Bronx,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur administration was laser focused on delivering a plan that\u00a0ensures\u00a0Bronxites will see the most benefit from the coming stations.\u00a0I thank the City Council for their leadership, particularly Councilmembers Farias, Marmarato, Riley, and Salamanca, in bringing this vision to life. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Speaker Adams and the entire City Council to advance the \u2018City of Yes\u2019 proposal and build the desperately needed housing that New Yorkers deserve across the five boroughs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hear time and again: New Yorkers, no matter what borough they\u2019re in, want walkable, connected communities, with access to good jobs and plentiful public space,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Operations and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board Member Meera Joshi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe\u00a0Bronx\u00a0Metro North Neighborhood Plan will deliver exactly that \u2014 vibrant, green districts for retail and housing around regional transit hubs that will better connect\u00a0Bronxites to their local communities and to the city as a whole.\u00a0This is what we mean when we say a five-borough administration. Deep thanks to all who have played and will continue to play a part.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn connection with four new Metro-North Stations, we are now on track to deliver much-needed new homes, jobs, and infrastructure improvements to the East Bronx; improve the quality of life for residents; and put a real dent in our citywide housing crisis,\u201d said\u00a0DCP Director and CPC Chair Garodnick. \u201cThank you to the City Council for supporting this plan to create a more connected and vibrant Bronx.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic transportation is the connective tissue of our city and we applaud the City Council for approving the\u00a0Bronx\u00a0Metro North Station Plan, which will create economic opportunity and\u00a0approximately 7,000 new homes \u2014 a key building block of the larger \u2018City of Yes for Housing Opportunity\u2019 initiative to help\u00a0make homes within reach for working-class New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development Executive Director Abby Jo Sigal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe\u00a010,000 new jobs resulting from this\u00a0announcement, coupled with the city\u2019s commitment to apprenticeship, building youth career pathways, and implementing the nation\u2019s largest community hiring program, will also help drive economic mobility for New York families and contribute to the city\u2019s shared prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDelivering housing is one of this administration\u2019s most crucial tasks, and it\u2019s our duty to ensure that all housing is supported by functional infrastructure and a thriving public realm,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Chief Infrastructure Officer Alison N. Landry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe\u00a0Bronx\u00a0Metro North Neighborhood Plan delivers on this duty with meaningful capital improvements across East\u00a0Bronx\u00a0communities. Thanks to years of partnership across city agencies, elected officials, and the community, these comprehensive investments reflect the accessible, safe, and resilient neighborhood planning that all New Yorkers deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe successful passage of the\u00a0Bronx\u00a0Metro-North Station Area Plan is a major step in the right direction,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion, Jr.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City is coming together to embrace bold, smart, and environmentally-sound ideas to build more affordable housing in every neighborhood. Approximately 7,000 new homes will be lifechanging for New York families while opening a new chapter in a historically neglected strip of our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe City Council\u2019s approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan is the culmination of over six years of collaboration between the city\u2019s planning\u00a0and infrastructure agencies,\u00a0local\u00a0community members and elected officials, our partners at the MTA, and many more,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Executive Director for Housing Leila Bozorg.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis approval marks a pivotal shift towards a future with new housing opportunities and greater transportation access to\u00a0and\u00a0from important job centers. The investments\u00a0that are unlocked through this neighborhood plan\u00a0\u2014\u00a0which include permanently\u00a0affordable homes, new jobs, improved public and open space, and access to mass transit\u00a0\u2014\u00a0will benefit Bronx residents and New Yorkers for generations\u00a0to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cConfronting our city\u2019s housing and affordability crisis requires creating more homes for New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe opening of new Metro-North stations in the East Bronx presents a unique opportunity to develop new housing and homeownership opportunities, while delivering critical infrastructure investments that benefit surrounding neighborhoods for generations. This historic neighborhood rezoning, coupled with nearly $500 million for local infrastructure improvements that the City Council secured, will have a lasting positive impact for the residents of the Bronx and our entire city. I thank Majority Leader\u00a0Amanda Far\u00edas, Land Use Chair Rafael Salamanca, Zoning and Franchises Chair Kevin Riley, and Councilmember\u00a0Kristy Marmorato for their leadership to get this major rezoning plan across the finish line, and Mayor Adams’ administration for its partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long-term Bronxites, my colleagues and I have consistently demonstrated our deep commitment to the neighborhoods that shaped us by securing transformative investments,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud to have championed this development project, securing nearly $200 million in infrastructure upgrades for District 18. These achievements were hard won through rigorous negotiations and extensive community outreach\u2014including in-person and virtual events in Parkchester\u2014ensuring that every voice was heard, and every concern addressed. Our shared vision for a more equitable Bronx drove us to overcome significant challenges, resulting in key milestones in parking, school investments, cultural inclusion, and more. Our recent modifications prioritize building a brighter, more inclusive future for the Bronx, ensuring that historically underserved communities receive the attention and resources they deserve. I eagerly anticipate seeing the administration carry out this funding in the coming years, bringing lasting positive impacts to our neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very grateful to my City Council colleagues for approving the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan today,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr, chair, Committee on Land Use.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only will the creation of four new Metro-North stations at Hunts Point, Morris Park, Parkchester\/Van Nest, and Co-op City dramatically improve transportation from the South Bronx to Manhattan, we\u00a0will also see an influx of new professional and educational opportunities open up\u00a0for our constituents. With our city\u00a0experiencing a heightened housing crisis, we will now also receive 7000 new units of desperately needed housing built in our borough. I look forward to seeing how greatly my borough will transform and grow upon the Bronx Metro-North Plan\u2019s completion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday marks a significant milestone for the Bronx, as we move forward with a plan that will not only strengthen our transportation infrastructure, but also create much-needed housing and permanent jobs for our communities,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Councilmember Kevin C. Riley, chair, Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan exemplifies what can be achieved when the City Council and the Adams administration work in partnership. Securing more than 7,000 homes, 10,000 jobs and investments in improving neighborhood infrastructure, this comprehensive plan creates extended pathways for sustainable growth citywide. I\u2019m proud to have collaborated to ensure that the Co-op City community and surrounding neighborhoods receive the investments they deserve. This initiative exemplifies the power of forward-thinking planning that benefits the entire city, and I am honored to work alongside my colleagues to advance bold, transformative change for the Bronx.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan represents a significant step towards smart development in District 13,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Councilmember Kristy Marmorato.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis rezoning \u2014 the largest we’ve seen in a decade \u2014 is a testament to our community\u2019s dedication to growth that respects and preserves our neighborhood\u2019s unique character. By working closely with residents and local stakeholders, we have crafted a plan that truly considers the district\u2019s makeup and desires. Through this collaborative process, we\u2019ve secured meaningful modifications that ensure our parking mandates, protect our lower-density communities, and bring over $300 million in essential capital investments. These investments will enhance public safety, improve our parks and playgrounds, upgrade our streets, and provide critical flood protection. This plan not only meets our current needs, but also establishes a foundation for a stronger and resilient community for generations to come to District 13.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank the City Council for approving the\u00a0Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study rezoning proposal, paving the way for the development of 7,000 new homes in our borough,\u201d said\u00a0Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a significant step forward in addressing our housing shortage and creating much-needed new homeownership opportunities. Alongside this crucial development, we are also making substantial investments in our parks, schools, and infrastructure to ensure that our community\u2019s growth is sustainable and beneficial for all. These upgrades will help prevent flooding and enhance the quality of life for our residents. This comprehensive approach to development reflects our shared commitment to building a stronger, more resilient Bronx.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is great to see the city recognizing the value of MTA investments for transit-oriented development,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0<\/strong>MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019d like to talk to the city about using value capture strategies to finance more projects like this one in the MTA\u2019s 2025-2029 Capital Plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan will help spur the creation of approximately 7,000 new homes, including 1,700 permanently income-restricted homes through Mandatory Inclusionary Housing.<\/p>\n

The plan does this by allowing residential uses in sections of Parkchester\/Van Nest currently designated solely for commercial and manufacturing uses, and expanding the amount of housing allowed in residential districts of both Parkchester\/Van Nest and Morris Park.<\/p>\n

To further the Bronx\u2019s ongoing economic growth, the plan will lead to the creation of 10,000 new jobs in Parkchester\/Van Nest and Morris Park by strengthening commercial corridors and supporting the growth of prominent local institutions and job centers, including Calvary Hospital, Hutchinson Metro Center, Jacobi Medical Center, and Montefiore Hospital.<\/p>\n

With a total of 37,000 jobs, Morris Park and Hunts Point are already two of the 10 largest job centers in New York City today, and this plan will help ensure that they continue to serve as key economic engines into the future.<\/p>\n

The Bronx Metro-North Area Plan complements these new homes and jobs with hundreds of millions of dollars of investments in public amenities and infrastructure across the study area. Together, these investments will significantly enhance public space, transportation access, public safety, and environmental resiliency for Bronx residents. These investments include:<\/p>\n

Enhanced pedestrian safety, transportation access, and traffic circulation with intersection and streetscape improvements near the Morris Park and Parkchester\/Van Nest stations, as well as a new bus turnaround near the Co-op City Station at Erskine Place;<\/p>\n

A lighting study to improve access to the Hunts Point Avenue station;<\/p>\n

A new public plaza at the Morris Park station, and pedestrian crossing improvements along Eastchester Road;<\/p>\n

Improvements to public parks and open spaces, including renovation and reconstruction of the following parks and playgrounds: Castle Hill Playground, Bufano Park, Pelham Bay Park Ballfields #4 and #5, Taylor Playground, Virginia Playground, Loreto Playground, and Brady Playground;<\/p>\n

School facility upgrades at PS 102, PS 106, Linden Tree, Archer Elementary, PS 12, MS 127, and PS 138 and;<\/p>\n

Drainage infrastructure upgrades to mitigate flooding on flood-prone streets and to increase stormwater capture capacity.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Today\u2019s approval follows over six years of public collaboration on the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan, including in-person and virtual workshops, surveys, weekly \u201coffice hours\u201d with DCP staff, small-group meetings, and more. The city worked closely with local elected officials; nearly two dozen community stakeholders, such as neighborhood organizations, educational institutions, and medical hubs; and state and federal government agencies to craft the final plan.<\/p>\n

The Adams administration is in the middle of public review for city of yes for housing opportunity,\u00a0the most pro-housing zoning proposal in New York City\u2019s history. In addition to the City of Yes and Bronx Metro-North plan, DCP is advancing several robust plans that, if adopted, would deliver more than 50,000 units over the next 15 years in central Brooklyn, Midtown South\u00a0in Manhattan, and Long Island city\u00a0and\u00a0Jamaica\u00a0in Queens.<\/p>\n

Since the start of his administration, Mayor Adams has made record investments towards creating and preserving affordable housing.<\/p>\n

Last month, Mayor Adams announced back to back record breaking years in both creating and connecting New Yorkers to affordable housing.<\/p>\n

In June, the Adams administration delivered an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion fiscal year 2025 adopted budget that invests $2 billion in capital funds across FY25 and FY26 to HPD and the New York City Housing Authority\u2019s capital budgets.<\/p>\n

In total, the Adams administration has committed a record $26 billion in housing capital in the current 10-year plan as the city faces a generational housing crisis.<\/p>\n

In June, Mayor Adams and others announced a landmark $500 million investment from the battery park city authority’s joint purpose fund to build and maintain affordable housing.<\/p>\n

This spring, thanks to Mayor Adams\u2019 vision and leadership, the city celebrated the largest 100 percent affordable housing project in 40 years with the Willets point transformation.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Adams administration is using every tool available to address the city\u2019s housing crisis. Earlier this year, Mayor Adams and members of his administration successfully advocated for new tools in the 2024 New York state budget that will spur the creation of urgently-needed housing.<\/p>\n

These tools include a new tax incentive for multi-family rental construction, a tax incentive program to encourage office conversions to create more affordable units, lifting the arbitrary \u201cfloor-to-area ratio\u201d cap that held back affordable housing production in certain high-demand areas of the city, and the ability to create a pilot program to legalize and make safe basement apartments.<\/p>\n

Under Mayor Adams\u2019 leadership, the city is fulfilling its 2024 state of the city\u00a0commitment to build more affordable housing, including being ahead of schedule\u00a0on advancing two dozen affordable housing projects on city-owned land this year through the \u201c24 in \u201824\u201d initiative, reopening the section 8 housing choice voucher program waitlist\u00a0after being closed to general applications for nearly 15 years, and creating the tenant protection cabinet\u00a0to coordinate across agencies to better serve tenants.<\/p>\n

The city has also taken several steps to cut red tape and speed up the delivery of much-needed housing, including through the \u201cgreen fast track for housing,\u201d a streamlined environmental review process for qualifying small- and medium-sized housing projects; the office conversion accelerator, an interagency effort to guide buildings that wish to convert through city bureaucracy; and other initiatives of the building and land use approval streamlining taskfoce.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Bronx business community, we commend the City Council on the approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan,\u201d said\u00a0Lisa Sorin, president, Bronx Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis groundbreaking initiative will benefit our borough by not only creating thousands of new jobs and improving transit access for commuters, but also infusing the East Bronx with much-needed housing units as well as community resources and public space enhancements within adjacent corridors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a historic day for the Bronx! The Morris Park Business Improvement District welcomes the vast range of community benefits to be generated by the four new Metro North stations, from improved public spaces to better connectivity and new job opportunities,\u201d said\u00a0Dr. Camelia Tepelus, executive director, Morris Park Business Improvement District.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese will consolidate Morris Park’s contribution to the Bronx economy, continuing our path as one of the largest life-sciences job centers of the city. Our thanks to the City Council and DCP teams leading this transformative project.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan\u00a0is going to be transformative for the Bronx and we truly appreciate the City Council and its leadership, as well\u00a0as Mayor Adams and DCP, for bringing the plan one step\u00a0closer to fruition,\u201d said\u00a0Ruben Diaz, Jr., senior vice president, strategic initiatives, Montefiore Einstein.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to be working alongside our local leaders and elected officials in the community and recognize the tremendous opportunities that come with this news, including cementing the opportunity to realize our\u00a0plans for a new ‘Wellness Village’ that will set us apart as the epicenter of life sciences, health care, and healing.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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