New York City Council
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
Jun 12, 2024
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11:00 AM
40 min
Summary
A hearing on the proposed designation of the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk as a scenic landmark in the Bronx. Discussions focused on the engineering, historical, and cultural significance of preserving the aqueduct and its surrounding parkland for future generations. Features testimony from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and community groups like Friends of the Aqueduct. The public hearing gathered input on the landmark designation in Council Member Sanchez's district.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions meeting on proposed landmarking and development projects
Council Member Kamillah Hanks formally opens the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions meeting and outlines procedures for public participation and testimony. - She welcomes attendees to the hybrid …
0:00:29
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132 sec
Kate Lemos McHale, Director of Research at the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Presents Old Croton Aqueduct Walk Designation
Kate Lemos McHale presents on the recent designation of the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk as a scenic landmark in the Bronx. - The Croton Aqueduct, completed in 1842, was New …
0:06:11
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8 min
Council Member Hanks reads Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez's statement on landmark designation of Old Cronin Aqueduct Walk
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez voices strong support for the historic landmark designation of the Old Cronin Aqueduct Walk in the Bronx. - The aqueduct was built in 1842 to …
0:15:24
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68 sec
Council Member Amanda Farías opens meeting on community planning
Council Member Amanda Farías expresses support and excitement for an upcoming community planning initiative. - Farías represents the Bronx and is familiar with the area being discussed - She congratulates …
0:16:43
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12 sec
Steven Thomson recognizing Kate Lemos McHale's service at NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
Steven Thompson, Director of Community and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, recognizes the departure of Kate Lemos McHale, Director of Research, after 7 years of service. - Steven …
0:17:05
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33 sec
Duncan Miller Wood, Senior Planner, Queens/Staten Island, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Presents Resolute Homes Urban Eco Spaces
Duncan Miller Wood, a senior planner at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, presents on the Resolute Homes Urban Eco Spaces project in Midland Beach, Staten Island. - …
0:20:26
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3 min
Tamia Perry, CEO, Co-founder, Urban Ecospaces Presents Affordable Housing Project in Midland Beach and South Beach, Staten Island
Tamia Perry, CEO of Urban Ecospaces, presents their plan to build 23 units of affordable housing across 15 sites in Midland Beach and South Beach, Staten Island. - The project …
0:24:26
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6 min
Council Member Hanks reads Council Member David Carr's Remarks on Resilient Homes Staten Island Project
Council Member Carr expresses the importance of quality housing for rebuilding efforts in Staten Island after Hurricane Sandy. - He requests that the Resilient Homes Staten Island project prioritize Staten …
0:31:13
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125 sec
What is the design of the buildings and how will they respond to the existing buildings in the neighborhood?
The buildings will be designed in the Colonial style, similar to the existing homes that were lifted after a previous event. - The exteriors will be made of hardy siding, …
0:33:19
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126 sec
Council Member Kamillah Hanks remarks on Staten Island boardwalk project
Council Member Hanks, who represents the district that includes the Staten Island boardwalk, opens the meeting on a project related to the boardwalk. - She states that she walks the …
0:35:26
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11 sec
What are the details on the marketing and advertising budget and strategies for the housing units on Staten Island?
The council staff explains that a minimum of $30,000 is being designated for advertising and marketing efforts for the housing units on Staten Island. - The marketing agent must hold …
0:35:37
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164 sec