BOA to DRI: Community Case Studies of Successful Revitalization Jamaica, Queens June 13, 2018
Timeline 2004 - Initial Grant Application to BOA Program with NYS Department of State, however conflicted with timing of city s rezoning plans September 10, 2007 - Jamaica Plan adopted by NYC Council 2007-2010 - Nomination Study Creation of four distinct Brownfield Sub-Zones Identification of Station Area subzone as having most attractive market conditions for priority redevelopment. 2011-2015 - Implementation Strategy April 9, 2015 - Formal designation of Jamaica Brownfield Opportunity Area
DOWNTOWN THE JAMAICA PLAN JAMAICA, - Adopted pre-2007 September 10, 2007
Marketing Consultant performed Consumer Preferences Survey mailed to 5,000 households, e-mailed to York College students, and offered online. We asked respondents to tell us what is most important to improve in downtown Jamaica. Their top selections included: 86% of all respondents want to clean up the perception of downtown Jamaica. Creation of CTIP - Committee to Improve Perception with representatives from city agencies, local stakeholders, elected officials. 82% want to see more full service restaurants. Hiring of restaurant consultant 77% want the downtown to be more walkable and pedestrian-friendly, and 73% want more retail stores. Development of marketing plan
Downtown Jamaica - Jamaica Station Area
HILTON GARDEN INN Developer: Able Management 27 story hotel, 221 guest rooms 125,000 SF Full service restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, meeting rooms Construction to begin in late 2018, estimated completion by 2020
MARRIOTT COURTYARD / FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES Developer: United Construction and Development Group Corp. 15 story hotel, 338 guest rooms, 46 underground parking spaces 224 room Courtyard (Floors 2-10) and 114 room Fairfield (Floors 11-15) 203,800 SF Topped out and currently in construction, estimated completion by 2019.
THE CROSSING AT JAMAICA STATION Developer: BRP Companies Two towers at 26 and 14 stories each, 669 mixed-income units, 187 parking spaces, 35,000 SF retail Expected LEED Silver Certification 737,000 SF BRP Companies closed on the property in 2015. Currently in construction, estimated completion by 2020.
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SITE 1B : 147-07 94TH AVENUE Developer: Artimus and Phoenix Realty Group - 52 year ground lease Proposed 24 stories, 522 mixed-income units, 114 space parking garage, 16,000 sf ground floor retail 550,000 sf Amenities include dog washroom, screening room, package room, two fitness centers, two childrens playrooms, two lounges, library, computer room, 5th floor outdoor terrace, tenant rooftop terrace. Currently in pre-construction, estimated completion by 2020
OTHER RELEVANT PROJECTS
ALVISTA TOWERS Adjacent to Site 2 Developer: Artimus 26 stories, 380 mixed-income units, 105 ground floor parking spaces 300,000 sf Lounge, business center, children s playroom, fitness center, outdoor recreation space, rooftop terrace Completed in 2018, first tenants moved in June 2018
HAMPTON INN AND SUITES Developer: Ampiera Group Sutphin Blvd side: 6 stories, ground floor retail, office above 147th Pl side: 19 story hotel, 181 guest rooms. Restaurant, bar, fitness center, meeting space, and outdoor terrace. 37 cellar level parking spaces 206,000 sf Currently in construction, estimated completion by 2020.
SUTPHIN BOULEVARD UNDERPASS $12.7 million project began in 2009, transforming loading dock area into pedestrian-friendly location with lighting over street and sidewalk, upgrades to LIRR infrastructure. Shops at Station Plaza - 5,600 SF of retail, including Resorts World Casino bus waiting area. Dunkin Donuts and sandwich shop currently in construction.
In August 2016, Governor Cuomo announced that Jamaica was selected as the winner of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative in New York City. Over the next year, a local planning committee, composed of residents and civic leaders, was established in order to guide the community engagement process. Several transformative projects were recommended to provide a holistic approach to the revitalization effort in Downtown Jamaica. The seven projects selected for funding were announced by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in July 2017. The committee identified three primary goals for DRI investment: 1. Expand career opportunities and strengthen career pathways 2. Activate Downtown through programming and marketing 3. Connect major centers of activity JAMAICA SELECTED AS NYC RECIPIENT of DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE
JAMAICA DRI The selected projects were awarded: Station Area BOA 1. Greater Jamaica Development Corporation Co- Working Space 2. Bring High-Speed Broadband to Downtown Jamaica 3. Conversion of Archer Archways- 159th Street into a Public Space 4. Downtown Jamaica Gateway Improvements 5. Fund for Dining Options Downtown 6. Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Fund 7. Career Pre at Edison High School