New Rochelle: Ideally Yours

Build to Specifications, Build with Confidence

New Rochelle’s master development framework provides the flexibility to design Plum’s new headquarters to Plum’s exact specifications. Indeed, the City’s development plan places a special emphasis on attracting and constructing innovation space that appeals to the next generation of talent.

At the same time, new zoning, a completed environmental review, and land entitlements provide by-right development options, without the uncertainty associated with discretionary political approvals.

Don’t Just Join a Community, Shape a Community

Compared to other cities under consideration, New Rochelle is smaller and is at an earlier stage in its economic development. For these reasons, Plum has an opportunity in New Rochelle not simply to join a community and blend into a mature, pre-existing physical fabric, but, instead, to shape a community and to become the defining/iconic presence of a new physical fabric.

Moreover, as an archetypical “First Suburb,” New Rochelle exemplifies both the challenges and opportunities of a broad class of American communities, many of which experienced economic distress in the second half of the 20th century and are now poised for renewal. By coming to New Rochelle, Plum would demonstrate confidence in the future of such communities.

In short, Plum can make a bolder statement in New Rochelle than anywhere else.

Unparalleled Transit and Transportation Options

New Rochelle’s diverse transit and transportation options make it an ideal location for commuting or reverse commuting, with unparalleled accessibility to talent pools throughout the New York metropolitan area, and with robust alternatives to the automobile, which helps reduce transportation costs.

Rail Metro-North Service to Grand Central – 30 Minutes Metro-North Service to Stamford – 30 Minutes Amtrak Northeast Corridor – Only Stop Between Manhattan and Connecticut Coming Soon: The MTA long-term capital plan includes a link between Metro-North and Penn Station. The line splits just south of the New Rochelle train station. When this link is complete, New Rochelle will be the closest station to Manhattan with direct access to both the east and west sides of Manhattan.

Road Direct access to I-95. Direct access to US1 Nearby access to Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway

Air Westchester Airport – 20 Minutes LaGuardia Airport – 20 Minutes

Helicopter New Rochelle can easily accommodate the physical requirements for a helipad, especially in the context of substantially redeveloped downtown, built to address Plum’s needs.

Water While water-borne transportation options are not as well developed, New Rochelle’s location on Long Island Sound enables easy water-borne access to New York City, Long Island, and Connecticut.

Technology & Communications

We recognize the critical role of digital infrastructure in fostering a successful downtown economy and in attracting the residents and businesses of the future. In the context of our downtown redevelopment, New Rochelle is programming a comprehensive deployment of fiber optic-enabled information and communication technology hubs that will provide ubiquitous ultra-high-speed WiFi, as well as innovative urban technology architecture, including a new "iPad of the Streets.” New Rochelle will soon have one of the best connected and tech-enabled downtowns in America.

Life Beyond Work

New Rochelle blends the energy and cultural vitality of an urban center with the high quality of life of a suburb.

Human Diversity: New Rochelle is among the most diverse communities in America by every metric – race, religion, national origin, and socio-economic status. More than this, New Rochelle is a community in which diversity is a source of pride, not tension. Many people self-select to live in New Rochelle precisely because they value the life experience that a diverse population provides.

International Flavor: New Rochelle has a true international flavor, including: a sizable diplomatic presence attracted to our gracious neighborhoods; historic and enduring links to our mother city of La Rochelle in France; and waves of immigration that continue to shape our culture.

History & Tradition: New Rochelle has contributed to and reflected nearly every chapter of the American story. Iconic residents of New Rochelle include Thomas Paine, Norman Rockwell, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee.

Housing Options for Everyone: New Rochelle offers robust housing options for every lifestyle and price point, including gracious, elegant pre-war neighborhoods, livable post-war homes, and multi- family dwellings for sale or rent. The City’s downtown provides a true urban experience, complete with spectacular high-rise views, while suburban areas extend to a long waterfront and to the heart of Westchester’s green, leafy interior.

Natural Beauty & Recreation: New Rochelle has an extensive shoreline on Long Island Sound with several marina, hundreds of acres of parkland, six lakes, wooded trails along a 15-mile inter- municipal Greenway, and a golf course at Wykagyl Country Club that has hosted LPGA events.

Outstanding Schools: New Rochelle’s public schools reflect the diversity of the City as a whole, with academic enrichment for students of every background and ambition, including the widest selection of AP classes in Westchester County. In addition, New Rochelle and the region offer a range of private and parochial schools for families looking for alternatives.

Public Safety: New Rochelle is among the safest cities of its size in America, and our crime rate is presently the lowest in 54 years.