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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is pleased to announce major economic development events that are taking place throughout New York City, including announcements on the Willets Point redevelopment along with construction of affordable condominiums built by Habitat for Humanity in Brooklyn.
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| NEWS HIGHLIGHTS |
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Willet Points Work Established for Minorities and Women
Women, minorities and local residents will play a major role in the redevelopment of Willets Point by undertaking pre-construction work such as architecture and traffic consulting and post-construction jobs like security and landscaping. A preference will be given to residents of nearby Corona, Flushing and East Elmhurst, as well as to displaced workers from Willets Point. |
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Minorities and Women Helping to Redevelop Willets Point > |
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Agreement Reached with Willets Point Business
Met Metals has agreed to have NYCEDC acquire 17,500 square feet of industrial land. The sale is contingent upon ULURP approval of the Willets Point Development Plan. Under the City's plan, the property on which Met Metals had been operating will be remediated and prepared for a new mixed-use community that will include housing, restaurants, stores, parks, and a school. The project will also provide 18,000 construction jobs and more than 5,000 permanent jobs. |
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Willets Point Press Release > |
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New Initiative Makes City Development Easier for Contractors
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced five reforms designed to drive down the cost of City construction. The reforms include allowing contractors to collect damages on certain projects for delays, cutting in half the time it takes to process certain change orders, and dedicating resources to develop accurate cost estimates. These reforms are designed to entice more contractors to bid on City core infrastructure projects and other projects such as park, police precinct, firehouse and courthouse development. |
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Easier Construction Press Release > |
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Habitat for Humanity Project in Brooklyn Boosting Local Economy
A long-dormant block on Atlantic Avenue in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn, will generate almost $34.5 million in economic stimulus due to the construction of affordable condominiums being built on site by Habitat for Humanity - New York City. The Atlantic Avenue complex will meet stringent LEED green-building standards, providing healthy, sustainable and energy-efficient homes. |
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Habitat NYC Press Release > |
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Reducing the City's Carbon Footprint with New York City Yellow Taxi Fleet
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Chairman Matthew W. Daus announced that Nissan North America, Inc. has committed to the availability of up to 200 Nissan Altima hybrids per month, General Motors has committed to the availability of 50 Chevrolet Malibu hybrids per month, and The Ford Motor Company has committed to the availability of 50 Ford Escape hybrids per month, and is seeking to guarantee more.
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Hybrid Taxi's Press Release > |
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| SEEKING PROPOSALS |
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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 distinct information related to the scope of service, scheduled site visits, Q&A's and submission deadlines. |
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| LEASING OPPORTUNITIES |
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From time to time, leasing opportunities become available for city-owned properties. Find more information about current opportunities below. |
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