Q&A
Potential businesses for the proposed commercial space
0:45:36
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Council Member Abreu inquires about potential businesses interested in the proposed commercial space. While formal marketing hasn't begun, the panel discusses potential uses based on the location's characteristics.
- A bike shop has been considered for the south end of the building
- The location is seen as ideal for cyclists traveling along 12th Avenue and up to the George Washington Bridge
- There is high interest in the location due to its position along popular cycling routes
Shaun Abreu
0:45:36
Sounds great.
0:45:37
And you can also do, you know, outreach on your own as well regardless of who we have to offer.
0:45:42
Have there been any businesses that have shown interest in the proposed commercial space?
0:45:47
If so, which ones?
Neil Weisbard
0:45:48
We haven't marketed that yet.
Steve Wygoda
0:45:50
So So just very briefly, since I've been involved with this, the bike shop on the south end with the I've done 3000 sidewalk cafes in New York and tons of restaurants.
0:46:02
So there's interest, and I won't say from who it in doing that, the bikes come down 12th Avenue, wraparound, and go up to the GW Bridge.
0:46:12
It's a great spot to take a break and have You
Neil Weisbard
0:46:14
actually have to get off the bike there Yeah.
0:46:16
And walk near the site.
0:46:17
And so Yeah.
Steve Wygoda
0:46:18
So there's a high interest on that location.
