Post on 15-Jan-2016
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Coastal Brownfields: At the Water’s Edge
New York’s Waterfront Revitalization Program
New York State
Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
George E. Pataki, Governor
Randy A. Daniels, Secretary of State
NYS Coastal Management Program
Mission: To make waterfront communities better places.
Objectives:- Redevelop deteriorated waterfronts- Give priority to water-dependent uses- Provide the public waterfront access for recreation- Preserve historic and aesthetic features- Protect natural resources and habitats- Manage development to improve water quality
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NYS Coastal Management ProgramLocal Waterfront Revitalization Programs
• A comprehensive land and water use plan
• Can be accomplished in a single effort or through components focusing on a critical issue or discrete geographic area
• An approved LWRP becomes the basis for action and decisions in the local waterfront area
Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramParticipating and Eligible Communities
NYS Coastal Management ProgramLocal Waterfront Revitalization Programs
Offers local governments:
- 50/50 matching grants for planning, design and construction related to: urban waterfronts, waterbody management plans, community visioning, blueway trails, and coastal education.
- Technical assistance to develop and implement community waterfront visions.
- Partnerships among state agencies and non-profits to advance local programs.
City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
City of Oswego Adverse Conditions
City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Harbor Festival at Veteran’s Park
City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Wright’s Landing Marina
City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Riverwalk West
City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Private Sector Investment
City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Redevelopment Districts
City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Active Industrial Use
City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Abandoned Building
City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
River Street Revival
City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Rondout Redevelopment Plan
City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Restored Daily Freeman Building
City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
West Strand Park Festival
City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Redevelopment ProjectsRiver’s Institute --- Dia --- Long Dock --- Train Station
City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Former Industrial Site
City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Former Industrial Site
City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Long Dock Redevelopment
City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program
Rivers and Estuaries Institute
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Former Shipbuilding Site
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Design Competition
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
Mitchell Park and Marina
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina
Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramMitchell Park Partners and Financing
• Village of Greenport - $4 million for acquisition, design and construction.
• NYS Department of State - $1.2 million for planning, design, and construction.
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - $561,000 for environmental remediation and stormwater control.
• NYS Department of Economic Development - $225,000 for initial design competition and infrastructure.
• NYS Department of Transportation - $1.2 million for harborwalk and ferry facilities.
• NYS Office of Parks - $500,000 for for acquisition and park construction
• NYS Governor’s Office for Small Cities - $750,000 for parking and commercial revitalization.
• NYS Senator LaValle’s Local Assistance Program - $75,000 for acquisition.
New York City Staten Island LandfillDesign Competition
New York City Staten Island Landfill
Concepts for Reuse
NYS Coastal Management ProgramRevitalizing Urban Waterfronts
Ongoing Projects
• New York City - Brooklyn Bridge Park, Governor’s Island, Freshkills Landfill Redevelopment, 125th Street - Harlem, Bush Terminal - Sunset Park, Greenpoint/Williamsburg waterfront, Randalls Island, Gowanus Canal
• City of Amsterdam• Village of Clayton - Frink Pier Rehabilitation• City of Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Landing• City of Rochester -Charlotte Port• City of Syracuse - Inner Harbor • Niagara Brownfields Coalition (Lockport, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda)• Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson• Town of Greece• Village of Haverstraw• Village of Sleepy Hollow• City of Yonkers - Waterfront Redevelopment
NYS Coastal Management Program Summary of Assistance for Brownfields
Brownfields Planning- Comprehensive Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs- Area-wide or site specific redevelopment strategies- Site assessments (phase 1 remedial investigations)- Workshops to coordinate government agency actions
Design and Construction- Design competitions- Site preparation and demolition- Design and construct site infrastructure- Design and construct public improvements (esplanades, parks, plazas)- Design and construct environmental improvements
George E. Pataki, Governor
Erin M. Crotty, Commissioner
New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Remediation
NYS Brownfields
• DEC administers 2 brownfield programs
• The Voluntary Cleanup Program (1994)
• The Environmental Restoration Program (1996)
Voluntary Cleanup ProgramNew Home of the Staten Island Yankees,
St. George, Staten Island
Voluntary Cleanup Program
• Administrative Program since 1994
• Investigate/Remediate brownfields
• DEC release
• No State funding
• 543 sites in the program
Environmental Restoration ProgramPaper Mill Island, Baldwinsville,
Onondaga County
Environmental Restoration Program
• Statutory Authority
• 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act
• Investigate/Remediate brownfields
• $200 Million to assist municipalities
• 75% State share
• State Indemnification/Release
• 135 sites being addressed or addressed
NYS Legislation
• June, 2003--the Assembly passed landmark legislation
• Strengthening NYS’ commitment to brownfields• Creating a statutory Brownfield Cleanup Program
– Modeled after the existing VCP
• Enhancing the ERP• Creating a Brownfield Opportunity Area Program• Enacting liability reform
Brownfield Cleanup Program
• Statutory Program • Predictable, Consistent and Timely
– Liberal eligibility for sites/parties
– Goals for time frames
– Use based cleanups
– Creates cleanup tracks
– Requires the promulgation of cleanup #s
– Provides State releases for NYS remedial liability• With reopeners
– Tax credits
Environmental Restoration Program
• Increases State share to– 90% on-site– 100% off-site
• Municipalities can leverage other funds
• No profit sharing
• Other misc. changes
Brownfield Opportunity Area Program
Brownfield Opportunity Area Program
• Statutory Grants Program • Encourage area-wide approach• $$ for
– Pre-Nomination– Nomination– Site Assessment
• Munis and Community Groups are eligible
• DEC will administer with DOS
Next Steps
• NYS Senate is expected to pass legislation (9/03)
• Governor is expected to sign into law
• Implement the new/enhanced programs – Promulgate regulations– Issue guidance documents
• Build upon Inter-Agency relationships