Between 2004-2006, SBRWA put a great deal of time and energy into working with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) through the formal stakeholder process it was conducting for its Bruckner-Sheridan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). In particular, the traffic model used by the Department has proven to be problematic. This “Best Practices Model” …
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Absolutely Not! As community advocates, the economic development of the Bronx is among our top concerns, and we want the Hunts Point Market businesses to stay and thrive in Hunts Point. We believe that industry and residents can coexist in a more mutually beneficial way, and that is what we are working towards. The poor …
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Open space on the site should be developed to integrate with adjoining parkland and streets. Open space will be designed to maximize opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to incorporate physical activity in their daily routine. They will also be designed to maximize access to the Bronx River, not only for residents of …
Residents should be able to get around safely and efficiently without being forced to rely on cars. -Community Redevelopment Principles- The Bronx has 1.4 million people living within its borders, but has the lowest number of car ownership in New York City. In the South Bronx, only 25% of residents own cars; the rest get …
The new housing must include a mix of affordable units that reflects the actual incomes of area residents. We believe that at least 1,000 housing units should be built on the Sheridan footprint. The site and buildings must be designed to support this density, with high-quality shared spaces, indoors and out, that promote a strong …
