| Draft Recommendations |
On Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 the Interagency Team leading the SEHP process held a public meeting to share draft recommendations and a summary of analysis completed. Key discussion points included:
- A review of recommendations for improvements in the neighborhoods surrounding the Bruckner and Sheridan Expressways
- A description and discussion of the Modify-Combined Scenario, the city’s draft recommendation for the Bruckner and Sheridan Expressways specifically
- A walkthrough of land use, jobs, sustainability and traffic analysis
The meeting was an opportunity for a broad discussion about how various analyses impacted the city’s decision making. View the  informational displays that describe existing conditions, expressway redesign options and our planning framework.
We would also like to know what you think of our recommendations and answer any questions you have.
We want to know what you think
You can participate in the discussion by:
Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE for the Presentation of Final Recommendations: June 20th, 6:30 PM - Location TBD* |
| October 15, 2011 Planning Charrette |
Participants at Planning Charrette
Oct 15, 2011
Fannie Lou Hamer HS, Bronx, NY |
Integral to the success of the Sheridan-Hunts Point planning process is the active participation of a wide range of stakeholders. In addition to public site tours, the Department of City Planning will lead public design charrettes to actively engage stakeholders in planning the complex Sheridan-Hunts Point area. To reach a broad range of stakeholders, the planning team has established multiple means of communication and participation.
To view a full summary of the October 15, 2011 Planning Charrette click here.
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| Sheridan Expressway – Hunts Point Land Use and Transportation Study Area Tours |
This summer, the Bronx office of the Department of City Planning led three public walking tours of the Sheridan Expressway-Hunts Point study area. Two of the tours took place on Thursday, July 28 in the late afternoon and a Saturday morning tour was held on August 20. The tours were approximately two hours in length.
There was high public turn out for all three tours with many participants coming from the study area neighborhoods. Each was attended by a mix of people including, residents, elected officials, and local business owners. The tour started at the intersection of East 177 Street and Devoe Avenue, which is the site of a MTA bus depot, the terminus of the Sheridan Expressway, and a soon to be opened pedestrian entrance into Starlight Park.
The tour continued south from the starting point along West Farms Road along Crotona Park East-West Farms Road area. A rezoning of the area from manufacturing to residential and commercial uses was approved in September 2011. (additional information about the rezoning can be found here.) From the East 174 Street Bridge participants could view the Sheridan and Cross Bronx Expressways the soon to be opened Starlight Park and the Bronx River.
The tour groups passed through Concrete Plant Park, part of the Bronx River Greenway. The park is located along the Bronx River, adjacent to an Amtrak rail line and Sheridan Expressway. After leaving Concrete Plant Park, participants crossed the Bruckner Boulevard Bridge and viewed and discussed the Bruckner-Sheridan Interchange, the often congested connection between the Sheridan and Bruckner Expressways.
Finally, groups traveled along Hunts Point and Lafayette Avenues to Hunts Point Riverside Park which is just south of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center. Participants were interested in knowing more about planned housing development in the area and its impact of community services, potential methods for addressing traffic hotspots and enhancing pedestrian safety.
If you attended any of these public would still like to express your views please email us at sheridan_hp@planning.nyc.gov.
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| How can I participate in the planning process? |
| JOIN: You are encouraged to participate in the public design charrettes; the time and place of these opportunities will be posted on this web page and advertised. To receive personal e-mail notice of these meetings, submit your contact information to our e-mail list.
COMMENT: You can send comments and ideas to the planning team from this web site or via e-mail.
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| How can I stay informed? |
E-MAIL: You can sign up for the e-mail list to receive e-mail notices of the public charrettes and meetings as well as web-site updates.
ON THE WEB: You can read about the study’s progress and latest findings on this web site. Subscribe to the RSS feed from the project website to receive notices of website updates.
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COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP: You can stay in touch with Community Working Group members including Community Boards 2, 3, 6, or 9 who will also be aware of meetings and events related to the study.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 encourages the involvement of people with disabilities in the development and improvement of transportation and paratransit plans and services. In accordance with ADA guidelines, all meetings conducted by the Sheridan Expressway – Hunts Point Land Use and Transportation Study take place in locations that are accessible to persons with mobility limitations. Translation services, including American Sign Language (ASL), are available upon request with three (3) days notice to NYCDCP by contacting: sheridan_hp@planning.nyc.gov.
CONTACT US:
Contact the planning team at: sheridan_hp@planning.nyc.gov
Department of City Planning
Bronx Borough Office
(718) 220-8500 |
