PRESENTATION
Introduction to the Bronx Metro North Neighborhood Plan
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Paul Philps, Bronx Borough Director of the NYC Department of City Planning, introduces the Bronx Metro North Neighborhood Plan. He highlights the addition of four new Metro North stations in the East Bronx and the collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive neighborhood plan.
- The plan aims to complement new transit stations with homes, jobs, and community amenities.
- It represents over 6 years of planning, work, and outreach.
- Various city agencies and the MTA are involved in the presentation.
Paul Philps
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Today, we are pleased to present the Bronx Metro North Neighborhood Plan as you all are aware, part of MTA's Penn Station East Side Access will bring 4 new stations to the East Bronx, Hunt Point participants, Mars Park, and Coopsity.
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Recognizing the extraordinary opportunity to complement these new transit stations with home jobs, and community amenities, the Bronx office of the Department of City Planning, has worked collaboratively with local residents, city and state agencies, and authorities and elected officials developed a Bronx Metro North neighborhood plan, which represents more than 6 years of planning worth, work, and outreach.
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I'm joined today by Michael Cavalar, senior team leader and project lead for the study who will walk you through the proposal, as well as colleagues from the MTA, DOT, DEEP, and the Department of Parks' Recreation.
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I will be happy to answer questions at the conclusion.
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Thank you in advance for your time and for your consideration.