Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Impact
A significant aspect of S01613 is its focus on enhancing the Harriman campus and surrounding areas through improved connectivity and infrastructure. The proposed master plan will assess parking needs and examine required infrastructure to support both the Wadsworth Project and new mixed-use developments. Additionally, the plan emphasizes creating workforce and low-to-middle-income housing, thereby aiming to contribute positively to local communities while driving economic growth.
Summary
Bill S01613 proposes the development of mixed-use commercial and residential properties within the Harriman campus in Albany, New York. The bill directs the Empire State Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Office of General Services, to undertake a development study focused on transforming at least 7 acres of underutilized space within the Wadsworth project site into commercial and retail properties. This study is required to be completed within 180 days of the bill's enactment and will consider public feedback before finalizing the plans.
Contention
Discussions surrounding S01613 may include contention points concerning the balance between economic development and community needs. While proponents argue that such developments could revitalize the area and create jobs, critics may raise concerns about potential gentrification risks, displacement of existing residents, and whether low-to-middle-income housing will be genuinely affordable. The emphasis on a public comment period also suggests that stakeholder engagement and community feedback will be essential in shaping the final outcomes of the project.
Same As
Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the empire state development corporation to issue reports on all active land use projects that used the process of eminent domain quarterly until five years after the project is fully completed and shall be made available on the public website of the corporation.
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a traffic and planning study on the feasibility of transforming the Harriman campus in connection with the relocation of the Wadsworth Laboratory at Harriman; directs a report on the findings of such study to be delivered within one year of effectiveness.
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a traffic and planning study on the feasibility of transforming the Harriman campus in connection with the relocation of the Wadsworth Laboratory at Harriman; directs a report on the findings of such study to be delivered within one year of effectiveness.
Directs the department of public service to prepare a written report on the affordability of water services for commercial and residential customers within 180 days of effectiveness; requires an updated report to be submitted one year after the initial report.
Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.
Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to pause, toll or temporarily halt the Columbia University Education Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project Modified General Project Plan adopted by the empire state development corporation on December 18, 2008 until such time that the attorney general has reviewed all aspects of the plan for compliance.