MARCH 2009

NYC’s Next Idea Global Business Competition

NYCEDC has launched NYC Next Idea 2009 Global Business Competition, an international business plan contest aimed at top business and engineering schools throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America. The goal of the competition is to attract groundbreaking start-up companies to the City. Learn more about eligibility, the judging process, key dates, and prizes in the link below.

Permanent Restoration of Industrial Development Agencies to Aid Civic Facilities

A call for immediate passage of the proposed bill to permanently restore the authority of IDAs to assist not-for-profit Civic Facilities was supported by a coalition of not-for-profit, economic development, municipal and business leaders. IDA investment in civic facilities would help speed the economic recovery in New York State. Projects range from large projects like hospitals and universities to local community based projects such as group homes for the mentally disabled, and YMCAs.

Reducing Truck Traffic in New York City

As part of the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) rail cars will export waste using a newly re-designed Varick Avenue I transfer station in Brooklyn instead of long-haul tractor trailers. The SWMP will eliminate nearly six million miles of truck trips per year in New York City and ensure that every borough has the capacity to handle its own waste and recyclables. The City is also building four marine transfer stations that will break ground on by the end of this year.

Seeking Food-Related Uses for East Harlem's La Marqueta

NYCEDC is seeking plans to redevelop La Marqueta in East Harlem into a wholesale or retail food market or food production and distribution center. Accessing healthy foods in East Harlem has been a challenge for residents in the neighborhood. The redevelopment of the market offers a tremendous opportunity for an operator to address this issue while transforming a unique and underutilized property and supporting small businesses and generating local economic development.

Rockaway Waterfront Alliance to Develop Former Firehouse Site

The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance (RWA) was selected to acquire and redevelop the former Rockaway Beach Boulevard Firehouse. The four-year-old environmental advocacy and educational organization plans to invest approximately $2 million to create the Rockaway Institute for Sustainable Environment which will be RWA's permanent home. This new permanent home will enable RWA to increase its client list to more than 10,000 a year and add additional staff. Its programs address issues such as habitat conservation, renewable resources and public space.

A number of unique and exciting projects are available through NYCEDC, offering companies the opportunity to add to the changing face of the City. Respective RFP's can be found below and contain specific information related to the scope of service, scheduled site visits, Q&A's and submission deadlines.

From time to time, leasing opportunities become available for city-owned properties. Find more information about current opportunities below.

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