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Urban Growth
Civic Response
Commissioners Plan
Rapid and disorganized densification of Downtown
Rail Lines/Bridges
Increased demand for the transportation of goods and people
Public Parks
Increased population/density
Zoning
Desire to leverage private development to shape the public realm
Previous 100
With the advent of electrified locomotives Grand Central Terminal went from being an open rail yard to a below grade rail terminus, transforming the space above it into a dynamic, multi-level public space.
The 1916 Zoning Resolution was a measure adopted primarily to stop massive buildings from preventing light and air from reaching the streets below.
The 1961 Zoning Resolution introduced the concept of incentive zoning, tying the interests of private developers to the well-being of the public realm.
Highline
Next 100
DCP is proposing to increase FAR by an average of 50% for selected sites and in some cases for up to 100%, in exchange for improvements to public space.
Projections indicate that the number of LIRR commuters coming into Penn Station in 2020 is expected to increase by 25%.
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Urban Growth
Urban Growth
Public Space
Improvements to public space may be achieved through: 1. 2. 3. Modifying Legislation Targeted Distribution of POPS Promotion of Tourism
Modifying Legislation
Both of the Zoning Resolutions to date were fostered in great part by a desire to improve the quality of New Yorks public spaces.
POPS Landmarks
42nd St
POPS F
PRIVATELY FUNDED PUBLIC SPACE OWNED
Additional Existing
Public Space
Additional Existing
Public Space
Proposed PFPS
Promotion of tourism
With 50 million tourists each year and over $30 billion in spending, tourism ranks 5th in terms of its economic contribution to New York City.