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Hudson Yards
Implementation

Update: July 2, 2008

On February 11, 2008, the Department of City Planning referred the related non-ULURP text change application (N 080184 ZRM) for the Hudson Yards text amendments to begin the formal public review process.

The original application (N 080184 ZRM) for the text change included 13 items encompassing use and bulk regulations, location of subway entrances, treatment of floor area related to transit easements and procedural and administrative processes for bonus and floor area transfer provisions for these special districts. Additional consideration was required with respect to one of the 13 items (relating to the theater bonus in Subarea 2 of the 42nd Street Perimeter Area of the Special Clinton District (Section 96-25)) and so, on June 20, 2008, the application was split into two parts (N 080184 ZRM and N 080184 (A) ZRM). This is in response to concerns raised during the public review process relating to the theater bonus. This will allow the other 12 items to proceed (N 080184 (A) ZRM) while permitting further review and discussion of the theater bonus.

The milestones for the process are as follows:

Milestone	Date
Department of City Planning referral	February 11, 2008
Community Board 4 Approval with conditions	April 7, 2008
Borough President Approval with conditions	April 10, 2008
City Planning Commission Hearing	May 21, 2008
City Planning Commission Approval (with modifications of N 080184 ZRM*) Read the CPC Report	July 2, 2008
City Council Review	must be completed by August 27, 2008

*CPC Modifications
On July 2, 2008, the City Planning Commission approved the actions with the following modifications to the Special Hudson Yards and Special Clinton Districts: the Commission modified the proposed text by changing Map 2 in Appendix A to ensure that the glazing and transparency requirements remain in effect for certain lots bordering the Mid-Block Park that will no longer have a retail requirement. Also, the Commission modified the proposed text to ensure that a building bordering the Park that is allowed to temporarily waive the glazing requirements would be required to comply with the glazing requirement six months after the demolition of the adjacent building in the Park.

The Commission also modified the text by adding language relating to transferable development rights (TDR) transfers so that the Commissioner of Buildings may issue a permit for a building that is not utilizing such rights that may subsequently file for a permit that utilizes those rights, similar to what was originally proposed for the DIB.

Finally, to ensure that the recesses do not affect street walls at grade, the Commission modified the text with regards to permitted street wall recesses so that recesses would be allowed either not any lower than the second story or no lower than 30 feet, whichever is taller. The Commission believes that this modification would provide design flexibility to allow a variety of street wall designs.

For more information on the Special Hudson Yards District and related land-use actions, contact the Manhattan Office of the Department of City Planning at (212) 720-3480.

Update: July 1, 2008

On July 1, 2008, the required contribution amount per square foot of bonused floor area available through the District Improvement Fund Bonus in the Special Hudson Yards District was increased from $109.36 per square foot to $114.83 per square foot.

Read the Public Notice

Update: February 11. 2008

Hudson Yards District/Clinton District Follow-Up Zoning Text Changes- Proposed

In order to address several issues raised during the last two years of the existence of the Special Hudson Yards District, the Department of City Planning has proposed follow-up zoning text amendments for the area rezoned under the Hudson Yards Rezoning of January, 2005.

The follow-up actions include zoning text changes to amend various sections of the Zoning Resolution related to use and bulk regulations, location of subway entrances, transit floor area and procedural and administrative processes for bonus provisions for the Special Hudson Yards District and the 42nd Street Perimeter Area of the Special Clinton District.

View a summary of the proposed actions.

View the proposed zoning text changes.

On February 11, 2008, the Department of City Planning referred the application (N 080184 ZRM) for the zoning text amendments to Manhattan Community Board 4 and the Borough President for a 60 day review period. The City Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the application after the expiration of the 60 day period. This web site will be updated to reflect the date of the hearing.

For additional information, contact the Department of City Planning's Manhattan Borough Office at 212 720 - 3480.

Update: July 1, 2007

On July 1, 2007, the required contribution amount per square foot of bonused floor area available through the District Improvement Fund Bonus in the Special Hudson Yards District was increased from $106.48 per square foot to $109.36 per square foot.

Read the Public Notice

Overview

The adoption of the zoning proposal for Hudson Yards on January 19, 2005 marked the beginning of the transformation of Hudson Yards. The zoning reflects just one of the critical public sector actions necessary to create a vibrant 24 hour mixed-use business district. The other major public sector actions are:

Extending the Number 7 Subway Line,
Developing a new open space network, and
Creating a Convention Corridor

The actions are underway, but will take a number of years to be put in place. The Department of City Planning, Hudson Yards Development Corporation, Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and other necessary City and State agencies will work together to implement the Hudson Yards plan. Information on the implementation can be found here and on the provided links to other agencies’ websites.

Acquisition Process

In June 2005, the City and State began the process of acquiring land necessary for the Number 7 Subway Line Extension and the creation of new parks, streets, and municipal facilities. Notices of an Eminent Domain Public Hearing were mailed to the affected constituents. The hearing was held on June 16, 2005 from 4 to 8pm at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Haft Auditorium (on the north side of West 27th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues). The comment period of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law public hearing was held open until July 8, 2005.

On October 3 and 4, 2005, the City of New York and MTA published their respective determination and findings for the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in the New York Post and the City Record, in accordance with the Eminent Domain Procedure Law. Thereafter, the City anticipates that it will move to acquire title to the affected properties in the Spring of 2006.

Links

View the City of New York Determination and Findings and the MTA Determination and Finding.
Read the Discussion of Property Acquisition and Relocation (0.9 mb).
View the Hudson Yards Development Information (3.8 mb), a summary of the adopted zoning and development incentives.

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