Eight finalists chosen for downtown Queens site.Eight powerhouse developers are in the running to carve out to make or get by cutting, or as if by cutting; to cut out. - Shak. See also: Carve a new neighborhood in downtown Queens. Vornado Realty Trust Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) is a New York based real estate investment trust. It is the inheritor of real estate formerly controlled by companies including Two Guys and Alexander's. , Forest City Ratner Companies, the Related Companies, General Growth Properties General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust in the United States. It is based in Chicago, Illinois. History The company was founded by two brothers, Martin and Matthew Bucksbaum, in 1954. , Inc., Rosenshein Associates, LCOR Incorporated and Sage Hotel Corporation, TDC TDC Top Dead Center TDC Time-to-Digital Converter TDC Tabular Data Control TDC Total Development Cost TDC Texas Department of Corrections TDC The Discovery Channel TDC Torpedo Data Computer TDC Theater Deployable Communications Development & Construction Company, Muss Development LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , The Macerich Company and AvalonBay Corporation and the Westfield Corporation have all been selected as finalists for the redevelopment of the 75-acre Willets Point district in northern Queens. "Willets Point and the surrounding neighborhood presents challenging, but potentially highly rewarding development opportunities," said Economic Development Corporation president Andrew M. Alper in announcing the finalists. "With the new Mets Stadium project moving forward, the area presents even greater development potential. The eight proposals selected all demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mayor's standards for superior, sustainable urban development and an affinity for the needs and concerns of the community." All eight finalists were selected by the EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. based on their responses to a request for expressions of interest issued in 2004. RFEI RFEI Request for Expression of Interest responses focused on creating synergy between a mix of exciting uses, such as a hotel and exhibition center, quality retail and entertainment uses and space for community organizations and cultural institutions. The goal of the RFP (Request For Proposal) A document that invites a vendor to submit a bid for hardware, software and/or services. It may provide a general or very detailed specification of the system. 1. (business) RFP - Request for Proposal. 2. is to select a development partner or partners to implement a viable, strategic redevelopment plan to be outlined in the upcoming environmental and public review processes. Over the past year, EDC has conducted environmental, engineering and soil studies, along with infrastructure analysis and site surveys of the area. In the next few months, EDC will select a consultant to prepare the Environmental Impact Statement and will begin the public review process for the redevelopment effort. The targeted RFP contains specific guidelines for proposals. Proposals must create an experience unique to the New York metropolitan area New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island is the most populous metropolitan area in the United States and the third most populous in the world, after Tokyo and Mexico City. , feature a vibrant mix of pedestrian friendly land uses and urban design and superior architecture, attract visitors from throughout the region, include land uses that result in a mixed-use development that connects to adjacent communities and area assets and be sensitive to the existing natural environment. Proposals must also generate significant job creation and tax revenues. The RFP is the next step in the implementation of the Downtown Flushing Development Framework that resulted from a year-long collaboration among local business leaders, community groups, City and State agencies and local elected officials. Responses to the RFP may include suggestions for redevelopment of the entire 75-acre site, or propose redevelopment of a portion of the site. The Willets Point Peninsula is zoned for heavy industrial uses, but proposals that require rezoning will be considered. Responses are due on May 5, 2006. |
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