Preserving Public HousingRoundtable Discussion

Smith HousesApril 11, 2013

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Introductions

Conversation Guidelines

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Let’s hear from everyone No interruptions Treat everyone with respect Respect different opinions No videotaping Facilitators will take comments and questions at

tables Note-takers are capturing ideas and opinions. No

names will be used.

NYCHA’s Land Lease Proposal

Proposal to lease land to a developer for construction of a new apartment building.

All revenue will go to building improvements at Smith Houses and other

NYCHA developments.4

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Overview of Land Lease Proposal Building Site and Design Options Request for Proposal Project Timeline Comments and Q & A

Discussion Topics

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Overview of Land Lease Proposal

$13.4 Billion Unmet Capital Need NYCHA Wide for the Next 5 Years

Smith Houses has $227 Million in capital needs

NYCHA’s current

5 year Modernization Plan budgets

$ 2.3 Million for Smith Houses for 2012-2016

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Overview: Land Lease Proposed Plan

NYCHA would lease (not sell) 14 parcels of land located within 8 developments

Income generated will be dedicated to building improvements for public housing

The developers will finance, construct, and operate new residential buildings.

Approximately 80% of the apartments will be market rate and 20% will be permanently low income 8

Setting the Record Straight: At Smith the Development Plan Will: Not increase rent for NYCHA residents

due to the new developments.

Not demolish public housing apartments

Not move NYCHA families

Not privatize – NYCHA will still be the landlord

Not sell the land; NYCHA will own the land under the new buildings.

Not result in job losses or increased work requirements for NYCHA personnel.

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NYCHA’s Core Principles for Development

All new buildings located along street fronts to encourage pedestrian traffic and campus integration with the neighborhood and reduce construction impact

Replacement of all parking spaces for all current resident legal permit holders

NYCHA will remain your landlord and retain ownership of the land under the new buildings via 99-year ground leases

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Benefits NYCHA Wide

This initiative will generate between $30 million and $50 million of funding on a yearly basis for 99 years (term of ground lease)

All revenue will be used to improve the quality of life of NYCHA residents by funding a portion of critical capital improvements – example: roofs, elevators, boilers, electrical system, apartment upgrades

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Benefits for Smith Houses Residents

Alternative power for systems during blackouts such as hallway and stair lighting, heat and hot water, elevators and security

Construction and permanent jobs opportunities for NYCHA residents

Enhanced security features for the entire development

Preference for low income apartments in the new buildings

Affordability restrictions are permanent12

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Smith Houses

Land Lease Plan

Smith Houses: Where We Are

144,280 residents live at Smith Houses

Development Opportunity at Smith Houses

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Maximum Allowable Income

1 person $ 36,120

2 persons $ 41,280

3 persons $ 46,440

4 persons $ 51,540

Robert F. Wagner Place Site Site Area: 19,000 SF

New Construction: 365,000 SF (approx.) / 395 Apartments*

South Street Site

Site Area: 55,000 SF

New Construction: 700,000 SF (approx.) / 757 Apartments*

Low Income units will be available to households with incomes at or BELOW 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)

1Based on Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 2013 (HUD) Standards*Calculation based on 925 SF unit size assumption

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Comments and Concerns about Land Lease Proposal

Group Discussion #1

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Building Site and Design Options

Possible Relocation of Site Uses

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Robert F Wagner Place Development Site

South Street Development Site

Smith Houses: Development Sites

Smith Houses: New Parking and Improved Open Space

Central Plaza Improved space to accommodate Family Day and Tai Chi

Alfred E Smith DPR Rec. Center Improve access for Smith Residents

Group Discussion #2

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Design Options Phasing of Development Interim / Permanent Parking

Replacement Improving Smith Houses Open Space Security

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Process to ask developers for their ideas based on specific

guidelines that NYCHA provides

Request for Proposal

RFP is currently in development

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Guidelines Under Consideration Alternate power source

Distribution of apartment units

Employment opportunities & training

Preference for Smith Houses residents for affordable units

Financial literacy training

Group Discussion #3

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Request for Proposal Alternate power source

Distribution of apartment units

Employment opportunities & training

Preference for Smith Houses residents for affordable units

Financial literacy training

Next Steps in 2013

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RFP out end of April Round of resident discussions Proposals submitted July/August Round of resident discussions Designation of developer Fall 2013 Round of discussions with residents, NYCHA Staff

and designated developer

Key Milestones 2014-2016Ongoing resident discussions

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Environmental review

Submission of Section 18 application

HUD Review of Section 18 application

Upon approval, enter lease agreement

Construction preparation & groundbreaking

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Q & A

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Land Lease Websitehttp://on.nyc.gov/landlease

Public comments can be submitted online and in writing to:New York City Housing Authority

Land Lease CommentsPO Box 3422

New York, NY 10008