Plans unveiled for new-look Flushing.Deputy Mayor Daniel L. Doctoroff Daniel L. Doctoroff (born July 11, 1958) is Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding for the City of New York. Under the leadership of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Doctoroff has overseen one of the city’s most dramatic economic resurgences, spearheading the effort joined representatives of 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. , Department of City Planning city planning, process of planning for the improvement of urban centers in order to provide healthy and safe living conditions, efficient transport and communication, adequate public facilities, and aesthetic surroundings. and the Downtown Flushing Consultant team to present the Development Framework for Downtown Flushing to the Flushing Task Force. The Development Framework, which presents a land use planning
Land use planning is the term used for a branch of public policy which encompasses various disciplines which seek to order and regulate the use of land in an efficient and ethical way. strategy for the future growth and sustainability of Downtown Flushing, the Flushing River The Flushing River, also known as Flushing Creek, is a waterway that flows through the northern part of central Queens in New York City, emptying into the East River. The river is located in a valley that may have been a larger riverbed prior to the last Ice Age, neatly dividing waterfront and the Willets Point peninsula, is the result of nearly a year's collaboration among City and State agencies, the City's consultant team and task force members. "Redeveloping this area of Queens is a critical component of Mayor Bloomberg's strategy for developing and investing in regional economic centers in all five boroughs," said Deputy Mayor Doctoroff. "When implemented, the vision of this Framework will provide a dynamic and diverse mixed-use community, with significant public spaces and strong connections to the waterfront that builds on the rich history and diversity of Flushing. I commend all those who have participated in this truly collaborative effort." In Downtown Flushing, the Framework for Development provides opportunities for high-quality, mixed-use development Mixed-use development refers to the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. In planning zone terms, this can mean some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or other land uses. , improved connections with adjacent regional destinations, enhancement of public spaces and waterfront access, and improvements to parking and transportation systems. It makes preliminary recommendations for improving down town traffic patterns, but calls for a more in-depth traffic analysis to support the recommendations. Recommended streetscape street·scape n. 1. An artistic representation of a street. 2. Surroundings composed of streets: the urban streetscape. upgrades and creation of new open spaces will improve the quality of life downtown and make the area more pedestrian friendly. Signature signage will be used to highlight the historic district and connections to other nearby destinations." "These important transportation and streetscape improvements and a revitalized Flushing River waterfront will position Flushing and adjacent Willets Point as an even more vibrant regional economic center and great place to work and shop," said Amanda M. Burden, Director, Department of City Planning. The Framework also prepares the way for a Request for Proposals for redevelopment of Municipal Lot 1 into a new mixed-use community with lively street-level retail, civic open space, and community/cultural uses. Zoning changes would be considered to enhance development potential and ensure high-quality development. On the Flushing River waterfront, the Framework recommends that the City work with State and Federal authorities to clean up the river and restore its tidal wetlands. A waterfront promenade, to be built in conjunction with private development and underlying zoning requirements, and proposed new community open space will help the public access the developing waterfront. A future pedestrian bridge may eventually connect Downtown Flushing to a redeveloped Willets Point. On the Willets Point Peninsula, the Framework envisions large-scale development to provide significant economic benefits and transform Flushing into a true regional destination. A Call for Ideas will be issued to solicit a broad range of compelling responses from the development community. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , the City will pursue site acquisition and remediation in partnership with the State. The Development Framework for Downtown Flushing was prepared by the City's consultant team in close cooperation with EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. , DCP DCP - definitional constraint programming , other City and State agencies and a working group consisting of local community leaders. The planning firm of Cooper Carry Inc. and Economics Research Associates led the consultant team. Other members of the team include Jeanne Giordano, Inc., Thomas Baisley Associates; Eng Wong Taub; and Geto & de Milly. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion