HUDSON YARDS GROUNDBREAKING

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 4, 2012 to formally kick off construction of the Hudson Yards development, portions of which will be constructed partially on a platform over the MTA's West Side Yard. PHA is currently providing civil engineering services to Related for the first phase of development. Previously, PHA was responsible for transportation and infrastructure planning for the overall site master plan, and has also prepared environmental review documents for several zoning text amendments related to the development.

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES WEST HARLEM REZONING AND CHELSEA MARKET EXPANSION

PHA completed the Final EIS for the NYC Department of City Planning's proposed rezoning of a 90-block area of West Harlem. Following modifications to the rezoning application and a follow-up technical memorandum also prepared by PHA, the rezoning was approved by the City Planning Commission on September 5, 2012 and by the City Council on November 13, 2012.

Also on November 13, 2012, the City Council approved an application by Jamestown Properties for the expansion of the Chelsea Market complex. This proposal involves adding up to approximately 300,000 gross square feet of office space to the 1.1-million square foot retail and office development, which was formerly the headquarters of Nabisco. PHA prepared the EAS for this project and a follow-up technical memorandum due to modifications to the application made by the Commission.

Hunts Point Landing Opens -- Uses Salvaged Willis Avenue Bridge Granite

A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony in the South Bronx tied together two PHA projects. On September 24, 2012, the City formally opened Hunts Point Landing, a 1.5-acre public open space that is part of City's South Bronx Greenway. It is located at the southern tip of the Hunts Point peninsula at the confluence of the East and Bronx Rivers. Features include a kayak launch, fishing pier, landscaping, picnic area, and seating.

PHA prepared the City Map change documents that revised the street network in the area and provided an upland connection to this new waterfront open space. Hunts Point Landing uses granite boulders from the original Willis Avenue Bridge piers, re-purposed as seating benches and retaining walls. The original Willis Avenue Bridge was opened in 1901 and was removed after a new replacement bridge opened in 2010. The bridge spans the Harlem River, linking Manhattan and the Bronx. PHA prepared the Environmental Impact Statement and performed civil and transportation engineering services for the Willis Avenue Bridge replacement project.

74 WALLABOUT STREET DEVELOPMENT APPROVED

The 74 Wallabout Street project was approved by the City Planning Commission in June 2012 and by the City Council in September. PHA prepared the EAS for this project in South Williamsburg, which includes a rezoning. The proposed development includes a seven-story building including approximately 135 dwelling units, 29,000 square feet of retail, 18,000 square feet of community facility (a 100-seat school addition), and 60 accessory parking spaces.

MERCEDES HOUSE OPENS

The first phase of Mercedes House, the Two Trees Development on Eleventh Avenue between West 53rd and West 54th Streets, opened in May 2011. When completed, the 1.1 million square foot development will have about 850 apartments, with a Mercedes dealership at the ground level. PHA prepared the project's EIS, and also provided civil engineering and parking planning services.

EAST RIVER PLAZA

On November 12, 2009, the 105,000 sf Costco store had its grand opening at East River Plaza. PHA was involved with the East River Plaza project since its inception. The firm prepared the transportation analyses for the project's EIS, assisted with site plan development, and redesigned the East 116th Street interchange. PHA also provided construction support services during construction.

RIVERSIDE CENTER EIS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL

PHA prepared the roadway plan for Extell's new 3.1 million square foot Riverside Center development on the Upper West Side. The site spans from West 59th to West 61st Street between West End Avenue and the West Side Highway. The firm also prepared the ULURP drawings and transportation analyses for the project's EIS. The project was approved by the City Council in December 2010.

DUMBO REZONING

The EAS for NYCDCP's DUMBO rezoning was approved by the New York City Council on July 29, 2009.

POLICE ACADEMY EIS

The FEIS for the proposed new Police Academy in College Point, Queens was approved by the New York City Planning Commission on September 23, 2009.