Culture vultures invited to express interest.New York City Economic Development Corporation Overview New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a non-profit local development corporation that promotes economic growth across New York City's five boroughs. (EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. ) is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI RFEI Request for Expression of Interest ) for the rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. , adaptive reuse Adaptive reuse is the process of adapting old structures for new purposes. When the original use of a structure changes or is no longer required, as with older buildings from the industrial revolution, architects have the opportunity to change the primary function of the and ongoing operation of Building E within the 83-acre Snug Harbor Cultural Center The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is located on the north shore of Staten Island, along the Kill Van Kull. It consists of 26 historic Greek Revival, Beaux Arts, Italianate and Victorian style buildings set on 83 acres. Campus on the North Shore of Staten Island Staten Island (1990 pop. 378,977), 59 sq mi (160 sq km), SE N.Y., in New York Bay, SW of Manhattan, forming Richmond co. of New York state and the borough of Staten Island of New York City. . EDC is partnering with the City's Department of Cultural Affairs and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center Inc. in the redevelopment project. The Snug Harbor Campus can only be used for public, cultural/educational and supporting community and commercial purposes. "The objective of this RFEI is to obtain a wide variety of innovative ideas for redeveloping the building featuring interactive cultural and educational uses that are consistent with its neighboring buildings and will guide its redevelopment," said EDC President Andrew M. Alper. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has an exclusive license agreement with the City's Departments of Parks and Cultural Affairs to operate the Campus. It is anticipated that an appropriate developer or organization will be identified to enter into a sub-license agreement with Snug Harbor to rehabilitate, operate and maintain Building E for10 years, with the possibility of renewal options. Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin said, "The City and Snug Harbor, working with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, are committed to seeking the best possible cultural use for this wonderful Greek Revival-style building." Building E is one of five buildings (Buildings A through E) of nineteenth century Greek Revival-style architecture on Museum Row facing Richmond Terrace. The building has approximately 18,000 s/f of space on five levels, plus a sub-basement. It is 50 feet wide by 112 feet long with typical floor layouts of small rooms on either side of a central corridor. The facade of the building has been designated a landmark by NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Any suggested use should allow for at least 70 percent of the building's useable space to be open to the public for 40 hours a week. The future use of Building E must be compatible with the uses of the other four buildings along Museum Row. Buildings A and B are currently being renovated and will be home to Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences; Building C houses the Newhouse Galleries of Contemporary Art; and Building D is home to the John A. Noble Maritime Collection. An information meeting will be held at the Snug Harbor Campus on January 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. To attend, call 212-312-3871 on or before January 10. Potential respondents are encouraged to attend. For a copy of the RFEI package, call 212-312-3969 or visit www. nycedc.com/snugharborRFEI. Responses to the RFEI are due by 4 p.m. on February 14, 2005. |
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