1. Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney Seaport City Zoning Proposal
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Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney
Seaport City Zoning Proposal
20 October 2016
INTRODUCTION TO SITE
KEY MAP LOWER MANHATTAN, NYC
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Complex zoning
Zoning system that allows for change
Allows for diversity of building types & densities
High density (FAR ranges from 7 to 10)
Diverse population

2. Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney Seaport City Zoning Proposal
Zoning Concept Summary
Environmental Resiliency/Sustainability: All buildings constructed in SPC should follow LEED standards, employ state-of-the-art mechanical systems, and generate a given percentage of their power from renewable sources.
Affordability: A third of residential units in SPC must be affordable at 80-85% AMI (for rentals) or 90-95% of median sales price.
Neighborhood Activation: Significant lot coverage setbacks for pedestrian space and zoning overlays for retail, entertainment, etc.
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ZONING REGULATIONS SUMMARY
ZONING DISTRICT(S)
SP1
SP2
SP3
LAND USE
Mixed-Use (Comm./Resi.)
Mixed-Use (Resi./Hotel)
Public Areas, Entertainment, Educational
F.A.R.
20-25
18-20
5-8
LOT COVERAGE
60%
80%
PROPERTY LINE SETBACKS
30’
45’
HEIGHT REGULATIONS
125’ before setbacks
93’ before setbacks
50’ before setbacks
PARKING
1/D.U.

3. Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney Seaport City Zoning Proposal
Zoning Concept in Context
SP3
SP1
SP2
SP1
SP3

4. V Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney Seaport City Zoning Proposal
Illustrative Build-out V
The zoning allows for two layers of height/density: an “inner” layer, where building heights are maximized, and an “outer” layer along the corniche, which is lower to provide site lines for the inner layer. Property line setbacks allow for staggering of building masses.
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5. Ashita Gala & Augustus Haney
Seaport City Zoning Proposal
20 October 2016