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Box Street Park Breaks Ground At 65 Commercial Street In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Construction is underway on Box Street Park, a 2.5-acre public park at 65 Commercial Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by Stantec and developed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation, the $40 million capital project will convert a former Metropolitan Transportation Authority parking facility along Newtown Creek into waterfront open space with an elevated esplanade, ADA-accessible pathways, terraced granite seating, gardens, a lawn, basketball court, picnic area, separate dog runs for small and large dogs, and a public restroom.

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RFQ Released For Riegelmann Boardwalk Reconstruction In Coney Island, Brooklyn

A Request for Qualifications has been released for the full reconstruction of the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Issued jointly by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the solicitation seeks a progressive design-build team to rebuild the nearly century-old structure from the piles up, marking the first formal step in delivering the city’s more than $1 billion commitment to the waterfront. The reconstruction will replace the boardwalk’s structural piles, decking, and utilities along its full 2.4-mile length between West 37th Street and Brighton 15th Street, according to the documents.

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Permits Filed for 3565 3rd Avenue in Morrisania, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 3565 3rd Avenue in Morrisania, The Bronx. Located between East 168th and East 169th Streets, the through lot is also addressed as 1256 Washington Avenue. The nearest transit is the Freeman Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Steven Westreich of Westorchard Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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Holland Gardens. Rendering courtesy PS&S Architects.

753-Unit Holland Gardens Public Housing Project Coming to Jersey City, New Jersey

Construction awaits on the redevelopment of the Holland Gardens public housing project into a new 24-story mixed-use complex at 235 16th Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by PS&S Architects and developed by WinnDevelopment, the 3.3-acre complex will yield 753 rental units, including senior housing, along with 24,000 square feet of commercial space and a community facility. The project will also include a new branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library and Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), 385 parking spaces, and 380 bicycle parking spots. The property is bounded by 14th and 16th Streets, Erie Street, and Jersey Avenue.

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