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    [UPDATE]: Council Approves Harlem Church Redevelopment with Modifications

    City Council  •  Rezoning  •  Harlem, Manhattan

    Rendering of Proposed La Hermosa Building/Image Credit: Department of City Planning/CPC

    Council makes modifications to include only MIH Option One and a partnership with JOENYC to fund repairs and renovations for existing affordable units in La Hermosa’s district. On December 19, 2019, the City Council voted to approve a land use application that will facilitate the construction of a new 30-story mixed-use residential and community facility building. The new building will replace the existing three-story La Hermosa Church building at 5 West 110th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. The Council voted on the application with modifications made at the December 3 Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee vote.

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    Tags : 5 West 110th Street, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Bill Perkins, Council Member Francisco Moya, Council Member Inez Barron, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., FXCollaborative, Harlem, Herrick Feinstein, JOENYC, La Hermosa Church
    Date: 12/12/2019
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    DDC Announces $15.5M in Restoration of Montefiore Square in West Harlem

    Department of Design and Construction  •  Public Space Redesign  •  West Harlem, Manhattan

    A rendering of the redesign of Montefiore Square, which will now extend into what was formerly Hamilton Place on the right. Image Credit: NYC DDC

    The project will provide space for community events and green markets. On October 23, 2019, the New York City Department of Design and Construction announced a joint effort to restore and expand Montefiore Square into what is now Hamilton Place between Broadway and West 138th Street in West Harlem, Manhattan. (more…)

    Tags : construction, Montefiore Square, parks, public space, redesign
    Date: 11/27/2019
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    New York City Green Roof Laws Take Effect

    Department Of Buildings  •  Sustainability  •  "Citywide"

    Solar Photovoltaic System Image Credit: DOB

    Green Roofs and Solar Roof Systems should help buildings throughout the city maintain appropriate temperatures while cutting down on energy costs and emissions. On November 15, 2019, the Department of Buildings announced the effectiveness of Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019. Local Law 92 (Intro 0276) was originally introduced by Council Member Donovan J. Richards on January 31, 2018 and Local Law 94 (Intro 1032) was introduced by Council Member Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. on July 7, 2018.  The bills were approved by City Council on April 18, 2019, adopted by the administration on May 19, 2019 and returned unsigned by the Mayor the next day. These bills were introduced to provide buildings with insulation and combat heat island effect. Heat island effect has been tied to increased energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and deaths.

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    Tags : City Council, Council Member Donovan Richards, Council Member Rafael Espinal Jr, department of buildings, DOB, Green roofing, Local Law 92, Local Law 94, Solar energy
    Date: 11/25/2019
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    NYC EDC and Elected Officials Announce $2.7 Million Renovation of Moore Street Market

    New York City Economic Development Corporation  •  Renovations  •  Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett, Council Member Antonio Reynoso celebrate the announcement of a $2.7 million investment for renovations of Moore Street Market. Image Credit: NYC EDC

    $2.7 Million in renovations to enhance facilities at one of Brooklyn’s oldest public markets. On August 20, 2019, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Council Member Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams announced $2.7 million dollars of improvements to enhance facilities at one of Brooklyn’s oldest public markets located on Moore Street. (more…)

    Tags : Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Economic Development Corporation, Moore Street Market, NYC EDC
    Date: 09/18/2019
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    City to Fund Renovation of Two Community Centers in Brooklyn

    City Council  •  Community Centers  •  Brooklyn

    Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaking at Center for CityLaw Breakfast at New York Law School. Image Credit: CityLaw.

    The renovated community centers will provide after-school activities, arts programming, and job skills training. On July 11, 2019, Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Committee on General Welfare Chair Stephen Levin, Committee on Public Housing Chair Alicka Ampry-Samuel, and Council Member Brad Lander announced that the City’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget includes funding to reopen the Gowanus Houses Community Center. Speaker Johnson and Council Member Levin also unveiled capital funding in Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the expansion and renovation of the NYCHA Wyckoff Gardens Community Center. (more…)

    Tags : Buildings and Construction Trades Council, Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Gowanus Houses Community Center, Gowanus Houses Community Center reopening, NYCHA, NYCHA Wyckoff Gardens Community Center
    Date: 07/25/2019
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