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Session 2: Physical Opportunities & Site Contraints; Connections to Surrounding Streets, Transportation, & Other Locations

The second visioning session addressed some of the site constraints that exist on the Sheridan lands, as well as new opportunities to create housing and parkland.

• Housing should not be developed near the elevated 6 train, due to the noise. Instead, housing should be located further north.
• Amtrak railroad tracks are a barrier for passing through the site.
• The waterfront should be available to the public and not used for private development or housing.
• The Sheridan land creates opportunities for connections to existing retail and shopping centers in the area.
• There are also opportunities to create connections to future parkland, such as the Concrete Plant Park and Starlight Park.

Area transit services, including the potential addition of a Metro North station at Hunts Point Avenue, were also discussed. Participants worked with a rough sketch for much of the session, in order to visually determine the best location for housing, parkland, and retail.

Relevant Power Point in pdf form:

• Physical Opportunities and Restraints