Pathways to a Resilient South Bronx
Pathways to a Resilient South Bronx Recommendations prepared for The South Bronx Community Resiliency Agenda - The Point CDC, by the Delta Cities Studio at Pratt Institute
A collaboration of MS Sustainable Environmental Systems MS City & Regional Planning︱MS Urban Placemaking and Management︱ MS Historic Preservation ︱UG Architecture
Professors: Gita Nandan, Jaime Stein, Thomas Jost, Zehra Kuz
Fall 2016 (Ivan Dalla Tanna: “Double-Dutch”, 1982) Class Mission
+ Background - Neighborhood Historical Background
History of Industrial Working Waterfront
Rich Cultural Legacy Background: Banknote Building
Change in Industry and use of Banknote Building
Max Blauner: Good Neighbor Background: Threats Facing the Neighborhood
Owners Like Max Fading Away
Reality of Gentrification and Displacement Client Mission - The Point CDC and the South Bronx Community Resiliency Agenda
Build Long Term Resiliency through the implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce community vulnerability to severe weather while addressing environmental and climate justice through:
Community Resiliency Planning Board
Creation of Neighborhood Evacuation Plans
Resiliency Institute Client Mission - The SBCRA’s Long Term Mission
South Bronx Community Resiliency Agenda Road Map
Capacity Policy Elements Strategies Goals Goals Impacts
Build social cohesion and Address strengthen local Prioritize environmental justice needs when Protect the health & vulnerabilities & Expand SBCRA Advisory leadership to address safety of the build on assets of Board to create a environmental & climate designing climate change mitigation & climate efforts community in the near the South Bronx Community Resiliency justice & long-term SMIA Planning Board (Year 1)
Establish cross-sector Connect South Bronx partnerships to address resiliency infrastructure diverse interests investments with strong procurement requirements Create a multi-year Create that guarantee local hiring Secure full implementation Community neighborhood-specific & sourcing engagement Plan for community preparedness of climate long-term community & evacuation plans Increase local access to mitigation/adaptation driven planning (Years 1-2) research (climate recommendations in Hunts science & planning Create anti-displacement Point "Lifelines" data) to inform advocacy strategies to prevent and vice-versa residential & industrial gentrification
Implement adaptation and mitigation Create a South Bronx Create a long-term initiatives to protect the Increase community and Community Resiliency inclusive decision- Address the needs of community before, organizational influence Institute (Years 2-3) making process for other neighborhoods in the during and after severe and access to planning/design projects to South Bronx SMIA weather decision-makers build community resiliency Client Priority Areas
Industrial Retention & Coastal Truck Traffic Community Workforce Neighborhood Protection Impacts Preparedness Development Stabilization
Class Approach
Review of Existing Reports and Existing Research & Site Visit & Client-Stated Recommendation Community Conditions/ Project Observations Priority Areas Objectives Based Plans SWOT Analysis Development
1 2 3 4 5 6 Existing Conditions - South Bronx Significant Maritime and Industrial Area (SMIA)
Source: Waterfront Revitalization Program NYC DCP Existing Conditions - Truck Traffic in the South Bronx
Source: NYC DOT Truck Route Map Existing Conditions - Projected Flood Plain: 2050 Existing Conditions - Plans developed within the SMIA
Source: NYC EJA (2013). Data: NYC DCP (2011/2013), NYC ITT (2011) SWOT Analysis - Strengths l Weaknesses l Opportunities l Threats ︱︱
● Active and effective community-based organizations ● Huntspoint.nyc Community Specfic Website ● Insufficient capital funding for resiliency projects ● Residential and commercial corridors are confined to higher elevation ● Community lacks city mandated emergency preparedness plan ● Piloting Community Mesh WIFI Network ● Bruckner expressway divides the Western and Eastern areas of South ● Vibrant business community Bronx S● Piloting Community Solar Microgrid in Hunts Point ● Waterfront monopolized by industrial lots W ● Hunts Point Food Distribution center is a key economic driver for ● Lack of safe pedestrian and biking pathways the region ● Food desert ● OEM toolkit pilot project in Hunts Point ● Lack of zoning protection from displacement ● New greenway connector to Randall’s Island
● Streamlined emergency communication channels ● Rebuild by Design Hunts Point Lifelines to consider flood protection ● South Bronx is not given the same priority as other coastline measures and energy resiliency neighborhoods ● Community Preparedness plans and guidelines provided by One ● Strong development interest and hyper real estate speculation NYC increases concerns of displacement ● Reutilization of railway system to decrease reliance on trucks ● Much of the critical infrastructure located in the floodplainT O● Potential for alternative energy sources, including solar and ● Meat and Fish Markets are located within the 100-year floodplain biodigestion ● Storm surge and flood risk ● The City owns four continuous miles of the Hunts Point shoreline ● Air and noise pollution from truck traffic causes greater health ● Brownfield Remediation represents potential development risks ● Opportunities for job development in resiliency Client Priority Areas + Proposed Interventions
Industrial Retention & Coastal Truck Traffic Community Workforce Neighborhood Protection Impacts Preparedness Development Stabilization
Innovative Connecting South Bronx Making Industry Developing Resilient Funding Solution Neighborhoods Prepare a Good Neighbor Communities Without for Coastal Displacement Resilience in the South Bronx RECOMMENDATIONS: Innovative Funding Solutions for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
Significant Maritime Industrial Areas (SMIA):
● 1992 NYCDCP Waterfront Rezoning Plan ● Six locations citywide ● Waterfront areas traditionally utilized for industry and maritime purposes. ● SMIA zoning ensures that these areas will remain industrial in the future.
Longwood
Mott Haven Hunts Point Port Morris RECOMMENDATIONS: Innovative Funding Solutions for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
Significant Maritime Resilient Maritime Industrial Areas (SMIA): Industrial Areas (RMIA):
● 1992 NYCDCP Waterfront Rezoning Plan ● 2016 Resiliency Proposal ● Six locations citywide ● High risk of flooding ● Waterfront areas traditionally utilized for industry ● Prioritize coastal resilience and industrial and maritime purposes. retention. ● SMIA zoning ensures that these areas will remain ● RMIAs are a first line of defense for adjacent industrial in the future. communities
Longwood
Mott Haven Hunts Point Port Morris Innovative Funding Solution for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
Citywide Coastal Resilience Fund
$19.5 million via DOB permits Innovative Funding Solution for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
RMIA
Public/Private Morrisania Contribution Fund Melrose
Longwood
Hunts Mott Point Haven
Port $4 million Morris via sq. footage contribution Innovative Funding Solution for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
Community Coastal Protection Fund Morrisania
Melrose
Longwood
Hunts Mott Point Haven
Port $400 thousand Morris via OSR requirement/ incentive zoning bonus Innovative Funding Solution for Coastal Resilience in the South Bronx
Citywide Coastal RMIA Public/Private Community Coastal Resilience Fund Contribution Fund Protection Fund RMIA Fund
$19.5 million $4 million $400 thousand $1 billion via DOB permits via sq. footage via OSR requirement/ contribution incentive zoning bonus over 40 years RECOMMENDATIONS: Connecting Neighborhoods Guiding Principles Precedent Studies: Concept design provide opportunities 1. Bronx River Greenway Plan addressing the following issues: 2. Hunts Point Lifelines 1. Traffic congestion. 3. The Haven Project 2. Health and air quality. 4. Sheridan Expressway Project. 3. Pedestrian safety. 4. Energy efficient technology/infrastructure. Connecting Neighborhoods Proposed transportation Corridor Features: ● Reconfigured Truck Routes. ● Solar Technology ○ Solar Panels on the road surface. ○ Solar streetlights, bus shelters and Solar Pods. ● Streetscape elements ○ Transit lanes. ○ Stormwater Infrastructure. ○ Pedestrian and Bikeways. Connecting Neighborhoods
2010 2020 2030 2040 RECOMMENDATIONS: South Bronx Prepare
Critical Infrastructure Digital in flood zone | Waste Communications water pollution can Infrastructure flood coastline
“Ready New York” Emergency does not provide Management community specific in the skills & home Classroom mitigation training opportunities
Lack of community-specific digital communication Critical platform for emergency Infrastructure information South Bronx Prepare
COMMUNICATE Digital Communications Infrastructure
Community Community Specific Website Mesh Network & App South Bronx Prepare
COMMUNICATE + PROTECT + INVEST Digital Communications Critical Infrastructure Infrastructure
Invest in Community Community Protect critical Biodigestion & Specific Website Mesh Network power sources Community & App Microgrids South Bronx Prepare
COMMUNICATE + PROTECT + INVEST + PROGRESS Digital Communications Skill-Based Training & Critical Infrastructure Infrastructure Education
Invest in Community Emergency Home Community Protect critical Biodigestion & Specific Website Management in Mitigation Mesh Network power sources Community & App the Classroom Training Microgrids RECOMMENDATIONS: Making Industry a Good Neighbor
Short Term: Redefining the relationship standards between Industry and the Community
vs RECOMMENDATIONS: Making Industry a Good Neighbor
Short Term: Redefining the relationship standards between Industry and the Community
Legal Team SBCRA Data Monitor
Good Neighbor Standards RECOMMENDATIONS: Making Industry a Good Neighbor
Short Term: Redefining the relationship standards between Industry and the Community
Measurable Local hiring Environmental Impacts
Industry-targeted Measurable training Economic Impacts Good Neighbor Standards
Shared ownership Existing/potential partnerships Making Industry a Good Neighbor Medium Term: Funding Corporate Private foundations ? Social Responsibility
SBCRA
Startup support Operational Revitalization Capacity-Building Making Industry a Good Neighbor Long Term: Acquisition of underdeveloped sites
SBCRA
Affordable Co-owned or leased Live/Work spaces Productive Rooftops
Hot Bread Kitchen Locally-sourced Kitchen Incubators RECOMMENDATIONS: Neighborhood Stabilization Short Term: Community Stabilization RECOMMENDATIONS: Neighborhood Stabilization Neighborhood Stabilization Neighborhood Stabilization Long Term: Community Ownership - Community Land Trust on Underutilized NYCHA Land
• Pilot CLT on NYCHA land in the South Bronx. • Permanent control of public land by the community. Serves as an alternative to • Curb current residents’ fear of displacement. current NextGen NYCHA Plans • Assign CLT power in anti-harassment district. Timeline of projects Short Term Medium Term Long Term STABILIZATION FUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE ACQUIRING/MANAGING/DEVELOPING INFRASTRUCTURE
2016 2021 2031 2046 Begin Building Form RMIA CDC Establish & Leverage Coastal & Board Funding Streams Continued Construction & Maintenance of Coastal Infrastructure Membership Infrastructure COASTAL PROTECTION
Plan Development Roadway and Pedestrian Construction of Streetscape & Water Retention Features; and Funding Bridge Construction Ongoing Performance Measures Acquisition TRUCK TRAFFIC
Digital Communications Infrastructure | Protect critical infrastructure & Invest in Biodigestion and Community Microgrids Skill-Based Training & Education
EMERGENCY Organizational PREPAREDNESS Capacity-Building Good Neighbor Pilot Programs Property Acquisition and Management for Manufacturing and MR Uses Standards Creation Implementation
INDUSTRIAL RETENTION
Legal Assistance Network
Community Land Trust on Underutilized Research and Anti-Displacement Zone NEIGHBORHOOD Data Tools NYCHA Land STABILIZATION Conclusions: Synergies & Strategies Coming Together - PSPD & UA
Connection-FDC Interface Community Space Hunts Point Food Incubator
Hunts Point Urban Farm
Oak Point Hunts Point Marine Transfer Station Learning Center Conclusions: PSPD Synergies & Strategies Coming Together
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
COASTAL COMMUNITY PROTECTION PREPAREDNESS
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
TRUCK TRAFFIC INDUSTRIAL IMPACT RETENTION Thank you