{"id":34371,"date":"2024-09-14T16:20:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T16:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=34371"},"modified":"2024-09-14T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T16:20:21","slug":"adams-administration-breaks-ground-on-new-stapleton-waterfront-esplanade-part-of-development-that-will-include-2100-units-of-housing-new-600-seat-public-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/34371","title":{"rendered":"Adams administration breaks ground on new Stapleton waterfront esplanade, part of development that will include 2,100 units of housing, new 600-seat public school"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: \u00a0New York city Mayor Eric Adams announced his administration has broken ground on 12 acres of interconnected public open space on the New Stapleton Waterfront, continuing the progress the administration has made on its Staten Island north shore action plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The action plan \u2014 announced by Mayor Adams and New York City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks in September 2023 \u2014 outlines a four-year roadmap for a clear and unified vision for the future of Staten Island\u2019s North Shore, with $400 million in city investment, over 20 acres of public space, more than 7,500 family-sustaining jobs, and $3.8 billion in economic impact over 30 years.<\/p>\n

As a part of this plan, the administration is transforming a 35-acre former United States naval base into a new mixed-use community on the New Stapleton Waterfront, set within a framework of open space and esplanades.<\/p>\n

In total, the New Stapleton Waterfront will bring over 2,100 mixed-income residential units, ground floor retail, a 600-seat public school, additional community facilities, and 12 acres of interconnected public open space to Staten Island\u2019s North Shore.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made it clear: In our administration, Staten Island is no longer the forgotten borough,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made tremendous progress on our North Shore Action Plan in the 12 months since we announced our $400 million investment in new housing, jobs, education, and open space on Staten Island, and by breaking ground on 12 acres of new public space on the New Stapleton Waterfront, we are making clear that we won\u2019t stop until we deliver on all our promises to this community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis administration is committed to finding underutilized public land and activating that land for the public good. The North Shore Action Plan is doing just that, turning two miles of vacant, inaccessible coastline into thousands of homes and jobs and over 20 acres of public open space,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn just a year since announcing this plan, major progress has been made on every component and in every neighborhood. I want to thank the NYCEDC team for their tireless efforts on this project, as well as Councilmember Kamillah Hanks for her steadfast support.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood new housing is one of New York\u2019s most urgent needs. Ancillary investments from park space to school seats must come alongside \u2014 delivering vibrant, whole communities that meet the needs of the people who live there,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Stapleton Waterfront Esplanade is a prime example of holistic development to support whole, connected communities and healthy, sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBreaking ground on the next phase of this mixed-use waterfront site marks another key milestone in the Adams administration\u2019s commitment to Staten Island\u2019s North Shore,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President & CEO Andrew Kimball.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the year since announcing the Action Plan, from housing to greenspace, significant progress has been made on bringing to life a revitalized North Shore that has long been promised to Staten Islanders.\u201d<\/p>\n

“As Mayor Adams continues to deliver on new housing, it is crucial that we invest in new schools to meet increased seat demand,\u201d said\u00a0School Construction Authority (SCA) President and CEO Nina Kubota.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new school the SCA is constructing will meet our children\u2019s educational needs and serve as a vital center for community connection and growth. By aligning educational infrastructure with residential development, we ensure that every family has access to quality education right in their neighborhood, fostering a brighter future for all.”<\/p>\n

\u201cImproving connectivity is integral to DOT\u2019s mission and we are thrilled to be able more easily bring North Shore residents to their waterfront with new open space \u2014 including new, dedicated space for pedestrians and cyclists,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will deliver new housing and jobs and improve safety for everyone traveling along Front Street and will complement our planning for a greenway along the North Shore waterfront. We thank Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, and NYC Parks for their coordination and efforts to invest in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking for 12 acres of new open space, the latest phase of the North Shore Action Plan that\u2019s making vital and long-promised infrastructure improvements for Staten Island. In addition to improving waterfront access and creating new housing and jobs, this major investment will provide the borough with its first new NYC Parks recreation center in over 14 years,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, and Councilmember Hanks for their commitment to revitalizing the North Shore and making it a more vibrant place for New Yorkers and visitors alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in our work to create a brighter future for the North Shore,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith new homes, jobs, waterfront open space, and amenities, the New Stapleton Waterfront is truly a Staten Island success story. And with \u2018City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,\u2019 we can achieve many more wins towards our goal of a more affordable, vibrant New York.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a lifelong resident of Staten Island\u2019s North Shore, I am incredibly proud to see the vision for our community taking shape,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Councilmember Kamillah M. Hanks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe groundbreaking on the New Stapleton Waterfront Esplanade is a significant milestone in our efforts to bring vibrant, sustainable development to this area. This project not only represents an investment in much-needed housing and public space but also a commitment to building a stronger future for our families, creating opportunities for local jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for all Staten Islanders. I look forward to the positive impact this development will have on generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s groundbreaking most immediately focuses on the rehabilitation of Front Street to improve vehicular traffic and introduce pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. Additional improvements will also include roadway realignment, new roadside lighting, separate pedestrian and cycling paths, roadside planters featuring native plants, and additional pedestrian crosswalks.<\/p>\n

In the year since launching the North Shore Action Plan, the city has already advanced many of its initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis groundbreaking marks not only the one-year anniversary of the North Shore Action Plan, but the start of a new chapter for the North Shore waterfront,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.<\/p>\n

\u201cProjects like this will create jobs, stimulating our local economy, and turn our waterfront into a destination that residents and visitors alike will come to. This is a testament to what can be achieved with community collaboration and city investment, and I am excited to see the positive impact this will have on my district.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I am honored to stand with our community partners to celebrate this significant milestone,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Assemblymember Charles D. Fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur collective efforts and shared vision for a revitalized North Shore will drive economic growth and instill a renewed sense of pride in our community. Together, we will build a brighter future for our residents, ensuring that the North Shore remains a vibrant place to live, work, and grow.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe remain committed to enhance and to improve the North Shore Waterfront,\u201d said\u00a0Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a jewel. Working together with Mayor Adams, Councilmember Hanks and others, we will ignite the engine and focus on smart, mixed-use developments that adds to the character of Staten Island, especially along the waterfront.\u00a0We thank the mayor for his partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor far too long, Staten Island’s North Shore waterfront represented nothing more than broken promises and wasted potential,\u201d said\u00a0Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith breathtaking views of our city’s iconic and stunning skyline, our waterfront should be considered the crown jewel of our beloved borough – instead, it became a painful reminder of the inequities our borough faces compared to our neighboring counterparts. However, hope is on the horizon thanks to Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks. Today, ground will be broken and progress hopefully made towards delivering an interconnected, public, and walkable North Shore waterfront for Staten Island. With plans for a new school, affordable housing, and over a dozen acres of interconnected open space for residents to enjoy, the development of our borough\u2019s waterfront will go a long way towards not only improving public safety but fully realizing our borough’s true potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunity Board 1 is ecstatic to see a long-term plan come to fruition, including much needed school seats, housing, good paying jobs and most important community access to our waterfront,\u201d said\u00a0Nicholas Siclari, chair, Community Board 1.<\/p>\n

\u201dThis plan will revitalize Stapleton and surrounding area. Thank you, Mayor Adams, Councilmember Kamillah Hanks and NYCEDC!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Van Duzer Civic Association is thankful to Mayor Eric Adams, Councilmember Kamillah Hanks, Borough President Vito Fossella and NYCEDC for spearheading the new Stapleton Waterfront Esplanade,\u201d said\u00a0Peter Lisi, president, Van Duzer Civic Association.<\/p>\n

\u201cStaten Island\u2019s North Shore will finally receive the functional waterfront it deserves, just like the rest of New York City.\u00a0Staten Island is no longer the forgotten borough. Demolition of multiple vacant and derelict buildings is already complete, paving the way to one of Staten Island\u2019s greatest revitalization efforts. This project will finally spur the much-needed housing, school seats and open space waterfront access residents and tourists were promised for decades.\u00a0 New York City\u2019s current elected administration heard the pleas for help from their constituents, then they came, saw, and conquered.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter many long years of discussion and advocacy, the St. George Civic Association is excited to see the North Shore Action Plan become a reality with today’s groundbreaking ceremony,\u201d said\u00a0Eileen Harrington, president, St. George Civic Association.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are truly hopeful and look forward with anticipation as the work continues along the waterfront to St. George.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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