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Rebuilding is proceeding in the areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and one spot ripe for a new post-storm approach is Arverne East, an 80+-acre site first designated for development seven years ago. Progress stopped amid the credit crisis, and the developers (and friends) sought a new design through a two-phase competition announced several months ago. Four finalists, announced this morning, will each receive $30,000 to develop their proposals.
I'll tell you what. I am a fan of F.R.E.D. Ennead Architects: New York, NY, USA proposal but some good ideas here. Mixed use, urban , transit oriented, dense, sustainable, resistant. This is how all development in NYC should be thought out.
TO be honest I liked it better as empty lots that nature was slowly reclaiming - beautiful yellow woldflower and gorgeous butterflies. Plus, if they were there during Hurricane Sandy how much more would damages to these properties have added to the toll?
Also, who are these geared to - the affluent with a crumb here for "low-income" or affordable housing??
TO be honest I liked it better as empty lots that nature was slowly reclaiming - beautiful yellow woldflower and gorgeous butterflies. Plus, if they were there during Hurricane Sandy how much more would damages to these properties have added to the toll?
Also, who are these geared to - the affluent with a crumb here for "low-income" or affordable housing??
The current setup is poor because it doesn't protect the surrounding neighborhood. These new developments are engineered to reduce the impact of storms and sea level rise.
As for demographics, I don't know. Hopefully no low income units, there is already enough in that area.
If they want Federal, State, or City money they had better be ready be ready to provide a considerable percentage of homes for those below the median income.
Of course, in the EXTREMELY unlikely event that they will finance with 100% private money (insert laughter) then they are free to build for whatever demographic they choose.
Perhaps mansions that can compete with the Hamptons? All it takes is to get a Whitney, a Forbes, and a Vanderbilt to move in, build a yacht basin, and the place will take off like gangbusters.
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