1. Hudson Yards at 10+
| November 2016

2. Midtown Hudson Yards 2 Hudson Yards at 10 History Clinton Times Square
W 57th St.
Clinton
Midtown
Times
Square
W 42nd St.
GCT
Javits
Hudson
Yards
W 34th St.
Penn Yards
Penn
W 30th St. 2
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3. Hudson Yards at 10 History Park Avenue
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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4. Hudson Yards at 10 History Javits Convention Center
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
Javits Convention Center
Developed in mid 1980s to give NYC a facility to hold large events
Was expected to help bring development to Far West Side
Zoning changed to encourage development, but none occurred
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
West Side Rail Yard
MTA facility built in late 1980s to give LIRR ability to store trains for rush hour Plan left room for columns to permit overbuild of yard (largest development site in Manhattan)
Multiple plans lead to no development
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5. Hudson Yards at 10 History Development Impediments
Lack of Transit Access
Poor public realm with large intervening pieces of infrastructure
Outdated manufacturing zoning at low densities
1500’ = 10 minute walk
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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6. Hudson Yards at 10 History DCP Planning Efforts
By the late 1990s, City Planning began creating a new development framework for Far West Side
Included plans for transit improvements, as well as zoning changes
Still though, plans stayed ‘on paper’
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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7. Hudson Yards at 10 History 2001-Onwards
‘Group of 35’ Report raised concerns about NYCs lack of commercial development and called for new business centers (particularly Far West Side)
City begins effort to win 2012 Olympics
City leadership changes: Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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8. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan The Plan
Comprehensive long-term framework for development of Far West Side
Included new public infrastructure and room for significant private development
Would lead to 40 million square feet of new development (same as Downtown Boston), including 12,000 new residential units
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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9. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan Proposed Transit infrastructure
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
Proposed Transit infrastructure
Extension of 7 Line subway from Times Square to Far West Side area
Included plans for two new stations (10th avenue and 34th street)
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
Proposed Stadium
Stadium planned for area above West Side Rail Yard
Would be used for Olympics, and then for New York Jets and other events
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10. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan New Open Spaces
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
New Open Spaces
Included new open space network to improve public realm
Centerpiece was midblock park between 10th and 11th Avenue
Also included open spaces around Lincoln Tunnel entrances
Javits Expansion and Other Facilities
Large redevelopment of Javits Center to contemporary standards
Plan also included new public facilities in area open up other development sites)
Incuded NYPD Tow Pound, Sanitation facility, and parking garage
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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11. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan Financing Plan
In addition to plans for infrastructure, also included a City financing scheme for the public infrastructure
Plan included tax policy changes and area-wide District Improvement Bonus to generate funding over the long term as development occurred
Expected future proceeds from this plan would allow City to sell bonds for necessary funds to develop infrastructure early
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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12. 12 Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan Development Plan
DCP developed a new zoning framework for area
Commercial development focused along Penn Station corridor and along new Park
Residential development focused in central area (matching existing context) and along 42nd Street
Zoning included regulations for a District Improvement Bonus and requirements for affordable housing
predominantly residential
with limited retail
mixed use
predominantly commercial
with limited residential
open space
institutional 12
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13. MECHANISMS TO INCREASE FAR
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2004 Plan
MECHANISMS TO INCREASE FAR
INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING BONUS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT
BONUS (DIB)
DIB
AS-OF-RIGHT
DEVELOPMENT
AS-OF-RIGHT
DEVELOPMENT
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

14. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan Eastern Rail Yard 55% public space
TRANSIT
CENTER
Eastern Rail Yard
55% public space
Plaza at 10th Ave and 30th Street
Connection and Bridge east to Farley corridor
High Line Connection
Major cultural facility
Retail requirements along public places
open public space
enclosed or unenclosed
public space
ground floor retail
frontage required
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15. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan Public Review
Given breadth of plan, Hudson Yards proposal was extremely contentious
Community concerns focused on density levels, traffic and financing issues. However, stadium drew the most criticism and became the central issue of the plan
Council approved rezoning in January 2005
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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16. Hudson Yards at 10 2004 Plan But Stadium Fails
While City Council approved rezoning plan, Stadium required approval of state Public Authority Control Board
Was voted down in June 2005, with concerns focused on Lower Manhattan and traffic
Led to New York’s loss of 2012 Olympics, and London’s victory
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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17. Hudson Park and Boulevard
Eleventh Ave
Tenth Ave
Ninth Ave
Eighth Ave
Hudson Yards at 10
Since Approval
Zoning and Infrastructure
Framework Remains
Loss of Stadium made many assume the Hudson Yards plan ‘failed’
However, zoning and infrastructure plan was approved and in place
Over next 10 years infrastructure began to be constructed, with some plans changing to respond to different conditions
Development began to occur pursuant to new zoning
W 42nd St.
Hudson Park and Boulevard
7 Line
W 34th St.
W 30th St. 17
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18. Hudson Yards at 10 Since Approval Subway
Subway extension is constructed from Times Square to Hudson Yards
34th Street station expected to open to the public in Fall of this year
However, station at 10th Avenue was removed from plan to remain in schedule and budget. Can be developed in future second phase
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19. 39th street Phase 2 36th street Phase 1 34th street
Hudson Yards at 10
Since Approval
39th street
Hudson Park and Boulevard
Plans for the centerpiece park were developed by Van Valkenburgh Associates
Includes various green spaces, subway entrances and food kiosks designed by Toshiko Mori
City acquired the property for Phase 1 and began construction so as to open at the same time as the subway
Phase 2 to be developed as development occurs and funds are made available
Phase 2
36th street
Phase 1
34th street
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20. 20 Hudson Yards at 10 Since Approval High Line
At the time of the original Hudson Yards planning efforts, fate of High Line was uncertain
This was particularly true on Eastern and Western rail yards, most assumed these sections would be removed
However, success of High Line to the south changed this view, and zoning changes were undertaken in Hudson Yards to fully integrate High Line into plans for these sites
Most now think of Hudson Yards as growing from the south along High Line 20
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21. Hudson Yards at 10 Since Approval What has been built?
Even though subway is still being constructed, significant development has begun to occur in Hudson Yards area
Total development met original expectations, with more than million square feet of construction occurring in the area since the rezoning was approved
Most development has been for residential and hotel use (exceeding expectations), while office use has lagged to date
Development has generated nearly $100 million through District Improvement Bonus
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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22. Hudson Yards at 10 Since Approval Brookfield W 42nd St. Residential
Hotel
W 34th St.
Civic
Office
Open Space
Construction deck
Brookfield
W 30th St.
Under construction
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23. Hudson Yards at 10 Moving Forward Hudson Yards is Cool
Beyond the development itself, Hudson Yards area has slowly begun to acquire its own character in the City (and its own perfume)
Building on the success of West Chelsea galleries and High Line, major cultural facility being planned for Eastern Rail Yard – Culture Shed
Park Avenue
Park Ave
Madison Ave
Lexington Ave
The area is bounded generally by E 39th/ E57th /a line just shy of Fifth Ave /Third and Second Aves.
The area contains over 70 M sf of office space
Approximately a quarter million jobs
Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, among thousand of other businesses
It is a MAJOR tax base for the City of New York
And it is, of course, a regional transit hub.
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