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[BXFrank]

this is an interesting vid I stumbled on about Tech Companies choosing big cities for office space

https://youtu.be/50vRNNGqlp4

[Busy Bee]

I don't see how it would be any different under a Bloombergish repub light mayor, your are still going to have the crazy affordable housing advocates threatening to throw sand in the gears of every mega project unless its 110% affordable. DeBlasio is a pro-development mayor, im not sure what you're conplaining about.

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by BXFrank

Sorry to bring up politics but we need another Bloomberg back, the way he made Hudson Yards and Grand Central reasoning happen makes me think projects like this would’ve been a go already, and this is an interesting vid I stumbled on

https://youtu.be/50vRNNGqlp4

Yeah, let's keep politics out of this thread.

But for the record, there has been major development under the current mayor, who indeed got the Midtown East rezoning through, and who's administration continues battles with NIMBYs across the 5 boros, including on the Lower East Side and the Upper West Side.




https://astoriapost.com/city-hall-cu...ment-uncertain

City Hall Cuts Ties With YourLIC Coalition, Fate of LIC Development Uncertain


Sept. 4, 2020
By Christian Murray

.....The news of the city’s withdrawal from YourLIC–first reported by Politico and Patch–came as a shock to members of Queens Community Board 2 last night who held their monthly meeting online.

Some board members anticipate that the developers will just amend the plans and move forward with the project. Several members also expressed concerned as to the fate of the public parcels despite the city’s withdrawal.

Plaxall, which is the largest stakeholder, did not say what its next steps would be but did make clear that it plans to develop the area.

“Our family has been part of this community for 75 years and continues to believe in a vision for our Anable Basin property that builds on LIC’s history as a center of innovation, provides workforce and job opportunities, mixed-income housing, and a public waterfront at the Basin,” said Plaxall managing director Paula Kirby.

“Our family remains committed to that vision. And we will continue to work hand in hand with the community toward creating a better future for LIC residents, Queens and New York City.”

[BXFrank]

Sorry for the off topic political part, it's edited

[NYguy]

https://www.qchron.com/editions/quee...f7ab4f76f.html

City pulls the plug on Anable Basin
Mayor’s Office says developers’ plans do not meet city, neighborhood needs





by Michael Gannon
Editor Sep 10, 2020

In an email to the Chronicle last Friday, Plaxall Managing Director Paula Kirby said the company will continue looking out for its neighbors.

“Our family has been part of this community for 75 years and continues to believe in a vision for our Anable Basin property that builds on LIC’s history as a center of innovation, provides workforce and job opportunities, mixed-income housing, and a public waterfront at the Basin,” Kirby said. “Our family remains committed to that vision. And we will continue to work hand in hand with the community toward creating a better future for LIC residents, Queens and New York City.”

A spokesperson for Riverlinc, which controls the northernmost parcel, was far more direct.

“[W]e developed a proposal that would have brought high-quality permanent jobs, union representation, affordable housing, a seven-acre public park, resilient infrastructure improvements and an ambitious green energy strategy, three new public schools, and more to the ... waterfront. We believe now more than ever that building new commercial developments, especially outside of Manhattan, is critical to New York City’s future.

“It’s incredibly disappointing that when presented with the opportunity to bring 26,000 jobs to Queens that the City failed to do so – again.”

Tom Grech, president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, was livid.

“I find the news coming out of City Hall to be incredulous,” Grech said. “The idea that despite the fact that the city and state are both broke, they are not willing to sit down and consider a well-thought-out economic development plan is beyond the pale.

“The age of Dr. No has to stop. And we should be grateful that there are developers that are still interested in investing in the city of New York.”

On the other side, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) last week approved of the city’s decision on Twitter. He also had opposed the Amazon project.

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/f...r-no-1.1701987

[Hudson11]

https://cazarch.com/project/lic-oyster/

[Busy Bee]

Oh please let this happen gods of development...

[pico44]

Oh Lordy that looks really good

[NYguy]

Not the actual proposal. Would look better in DUMBO.

[chris08876]

More of a concept. To show the potential for the area. Bound to change overtime. Eventually, these parcels will be developed. Its a good opportunity. Much like we see Greenpoint, Hunters Point, and LIC booming and its proxies, this will too.

[chris08876]

First Look at 'River Green Power,' a six-acre green energy hub for Long Island City

Teitelbaum wants to build an eco-friendly power plant in Long Island City dubbed “River Green Power.” The River Green Project would use the East River, solar, and geothermal power to provide electricity.

Located at Vernon Boulevard and 43rd Street, Teitelbaum believes his $250 million, six-acre project designed by SHoP Architects will provide thousands of jobs while cutting carbon emissions by 70 percent and supplying energy to the Queensbridge Houses, the largest public housing complex in the country.

The project would also see the construction of a "RiverLInC Greenway" connecting the Long Island City waterfront to Roosevelt Island.

After reeling from the loss of the Amazon headquarters, River Green Power would also restore Long Island City’s power by generating its own power.

Despite not requiring zoning changes, this proposal still requires the approval of the NYCHA and the state Department of Environmental Conservation (which provides permits to use water in the East River). The Queens Chamber of Commerce has already come out in support.

According to the New York Post, “the organizers plan to create an ESCO — a for-profit energy service company — and raise money from investors to get off the ground.”

Teitelbaum would also receive grants from the New York State Power Authority and the NYS Energy and Research Development Authority, both of which offer support to companies that open clean energy plants. And as President Biden’s administration pushes for clean energy projects, this could mean an infusion of federal funds for Teitelbaum's ambitious vision.

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https://urbanize.city/nyc/post/first...ng-island-city

[jbermingham123]

Pedestrian park/bridges like that need to have heated/air-conditioned indoor tunnels. You're so fully exposed up there... winter and summer would be inhospitable. No surrounding buildings to block wind or provide shade

[WhatTheHeck5205]

On a non-political note, the design looks incredible. SHoP strikes again, lol. I really hope the pedestrian bridge to Roosevelt Island gets the okay.

[NYguy]

Originally Posted by jbermingham123

Pedestrian park/bridges like that need to have heated/air-conditioned indoor tunnels. You're so fully exposed up there... winter and summer would be inhospitable. No surrounding buildings to block wind or provide shade

I find that it’s always breezy over the east river bridges. But people complain about shade over park space, so I don’t know about that either. What I do know is that the NIMBYs will complain either way.