Preview Plan Information

Grant Number B-02-DW-36-0001 Grant Name State of New York, 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on NYC
Grantee Name Lower Manhattan Development Corporation Grant Amount $2,000,000,000.00
Obligation Date 6/7/2002 Status Submitted - Await for Review


Plan Description The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation was created in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 by Governor Pataki and then-Mayor Giuliani to help plan and coordinate the rebuilding and revitalization of Lower Manhattan, defined as everything south of Houston Street. The LMDC is a joint State-City corporation governed by a 16-member Board of Directors, half appointed by the Governor of New York and half by the Mayor of New York. LMDC is charged with ensuring Lower Manhattan recovers from the attacks and emerges even better than it was before. The centerpiece of LMDC’s efforts is the creation of a permanent memorial honoring those lost, while affirming the democratic values that came under attack on September 11. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development appropriated $2 billion to fund the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s initiatives.
Recovery Needs for the Plan The World Trade Center attacks resulted in a staggering loss of life and extensive physical destruction to Lower Manhattan. Approximately 30 million square feet of commercial space was damaged or eliminated, and seven buildings in the World Trade Center site were completely leveled. Critical transportation infrastructure was disrupted or obliterated, including the PATH station, the 1/9 subway line and sections of Route 9A and Church Street. Vehicular access to the area south of Canal Street was prohibited for seven days. As a result of the tragedy, residential occupancy rates in the immediate region dropped to 60%, over 100,000 jobs were displaced, and small and large businesses struggled to maintain viability.
Funding Sources Foundations and corporate and private fundraising
Other Private Funds - various
National Park Service’s Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR)
State Senate and Assembly Secured Funds
City Council Secured Funds

ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THIS PLAN

Activity :  RGP-7713 -- Residential Location Incentive Grants - (WTC only)
National Objective Urgent Need
Description LMDC RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM --- Background: The World Trade Center disaster had an immediate negative impact on the housing market in lower Manhattan, which resulted in a significant increase in vacancy rates. The residents of lower Manhattan, particularly in the area south of Chambers Street and west of Nassau and Broad Streets including Battery Park City (“Zone 1”), face a number of concerns regarding the effects of the tragedy such as quality of life issues, transportation issues, and the disruption caused by ongoing construction that will be necessary to rebuild lower Manhattan. As part of the recovery process, the economic impact of many of these issues is being addressed through existing grant programs administered by FEMA, as well as recovery efforts by other Federal, State, and City agencies. Unfortunately, when the initial criteria for this program were first introduced, the lower Manhattan housing market remained depressed despite the efforts that were being made in the area. The United States Housing Market Conditions Regional Activity Report issued by HUD reported that lower Manhattan rental rates were down approximately 10 to 15%. After September 11, 2001, approximately one-third of Battery Park City rental tenants did not return to their apartments. Some rental prices fell 30 percent in Battery Park City and rents in the Financial District fell from 16 to 21 percent on average. Owner-occupied housing saw a similar downturn in the aftermath of the tragedy. Real estate agents estimated a 10 percent to more than 25 percent drop in apartment prices between September and December 2001. By January, very few units had sold in Battery Park City while some were still listed at 15 percent below September prices. Purpose of Program: Lower Manhattan’s residential population is essential to the continued viability of the area’s businesses. Increased housing vacancy rates have a significant negative impact on the area’s economic recovery. Increasing vacancies in the rental and owner-occupied housing markets begin a downward economic cycle, reducing business activity, which in turn makes housing in the area less attractive. Development of an effective program to encourage individuals to remain in, or move to, housing in lower Manhattan requires the creation of significant incentives to encourage individuals to renew existing leases, sign new lease agreements, or purchase residential units. Without such a program, the perceived disadvantages of lower Manhattan as a housing location would continue to adversely impact the area’s housing market and commercial activity. The incentive program outlined in this Partial Action Plan meets these goals. Response to the Draft Assistance Plan for Individuals first announced in February was immediate and positive. Although Battery Park City’s occupancy rate fell to 60% after the disaster, its occupancy rate “rose by several percentage points, to 74 percent,” a few weeks after the Draft Assistance Plan for Individuals was released for public comment. In general, anecdotal evidence from building owners and prospective tenants shows that, after the plan was announced, there was a substantial increase in interest in apartments in the lower Manhattan area. Area Characteristics: The population of the area south of Canal Street is diverse. Approximately half of the area’s residents live within walking distance of their place of employment. Residential income characteristics reflect the area’s industry mix, which includes a significant number of financial service businesses, small manufacturers (including garment producers), restaurants, retailers, and providers of professional and personal services. For example, residents of the area east of Broadway and south of Canal Street have a median household income that is lower than the area west of Broadway, which is characterized by relatively high household incomes. The area of lower Manhattan adjacent to the World Trade Center was attractive to urban professionals because of the presence of the major transportation hub at the World Trade Center and major shopping and service areas located at the World Trade Center and the World Financial Center. These attributes were complimented by the presence of attractive residential units in locations like Battery Park City and Tribeca. In Tribeca alone, more than 5,000 units were converted to housing from other purposes in the 1990’s. The areas of Chinatown, Little Italy, and parts of the Lower East Side have historically been a major residential entry point for immigrants in New York City and include predominantly lower and middle income households. While parts of this area are not south of Canal Street, this area experienced significant inconvenience, disruption, and economic hardship as a result of September 11th. Criteria for Assistance: This program offers substantial financial incentives to offset the perceived and real disadvantages of living in lower Manhattan. To encourage individuals to sign or renew leases or purchase or retain housing, in lower Manhattan, the following categories of grants are proposed: Two-Year Commitment-Based Grants: Items 1 – 6 - These grants provide an incentive to individuals to make a two-year commitment to lower Manhattan. This two-year commitment by residents stabilizes the residential communities adversely impacted by the September 11th tragedy. 1. Rental units and owner occupied housing within Zone 1 (Zone 1 is defined as the area south of Chambers Street and west of Nassau and Broad Streets, including all buildings which face on those streets and the entirety of Battery Park City) will be eligible for a grant of 30% of the monthly rent (or mortgage payments, plus maintenance costs and real estate and related taxes for owner occupied units), up to $12,000 over two years. To provide maximum benefit to lower income individuals in the area, the Plan provides a minimum grant of $4,000 per assisted unit over two years. However, no residents will receive grants in excess of their total two year payments. 2. Rental units and owner occupied housing within Zone 2 (Zone 2 is defined as the area outside Zone 1 but south of Canal Street and southwest of Rutgers Street, including all buildings which face on those streets) will be eligible for a grant of 30% of the monthly rent (or mortgage payments, plus maintenance costs and real estate and related taxes for owner occupied units), up to $6,000 over two years. To provide maximum benefit to lower income individuals in the area, the Plan provides a minimum grant of $2,000 per assisted unit over two years. However, no residents will receive grants in excess of their total two year payments. 3. To be eligible for the grants related to rental units described in Items 1 & 2, all applicants must meet the following criteria: - The unit must be occupied by the applicant and the applicant must comply with one of the following two options: (a) The applicant must have entered into at least a two-year lease commencing prior to July 1, 2002 and ending on or after May 31, 2003; or (b) The applicant must have entered into at least a two-year lease commencing on or after July 1, 2002 and on or before May 31, 2003. - To be eligible for the program under option (b), the following rent restrictions apply: - Rents paid by tenants in rent-regulated units may not be more than the legally permitted rents for rent-regulated units. - Rents paid by tenants in non-rent-regulated units may not be more than the following: - In Zone 1 -- 90% of pre-9/11/01 rents for the same rental unit, plus an adjustment equal to the level of rent increases set for two-year renewal leases by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board. - In Zone 2 -- 95% of pre-9/11/01 rents for the same rental unit, plus an adjustment equal to the level of rent increases set for two-year renewal leases by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board. - These rent restrictions do not apply to newly constructed units coming on line after September 11, 2001 or to units whose rent-regulation status changed or will change between September 11, 2001 and June 1, 2003. - Going forward, these rent restrictions may be adjusted to reflect market conditions. - Leases of existing tenants where the term of the lease is or has been renegotiated will only be eligible if their term expires at least two years after the effective date of the renegotiated lease or at least two years after the date the renegotiated lease was executed, whichever is later. - Tenants must show that their rental payments are up to date (or have otherwise been lawfully placed in escrow). - Payments under the program will be made directly to eligible tenants for up to two years. - One grant will be made per housing unit. - Additional eligibility criteria regarding health, safety, and habitability of buildings may be applied to this program. 4. To be eligible for the grants related to owner occupied housing described in Items 1 & 2, all applicants must meet the following criteria: - The unit must be occupied by the owner applicant and the owner applicant must comply with one of the following two options: (a) Existing owners must agree to remain for at least two years after July 1, 2002; or (b) New owners who purchase on or after July 1, 2002 and on or before May 31, 2003 must agree to remain for at least two years. - Only owner-occupied residences will be eligible for assistance. Owners who lease out their residences will not be eligible for this assistance, but their tenants will be eligible if they satisfy the criteria set forth in Item 3. See Item 5 for possible exceptions. - Existing owners who have completed the payment of their mortgages will be eligible for a grant of 50% of monthly maintenance costs and real estate and related taxes, up to the maximum amounts of $12,000 or $6,000 over two years. - Owners must show that mortgage, maintenance, and real estate and related tax payments are up to date (or have otherwise been lawfully placed in escrow). - Payments under the program will be made directly to eligible owners for up to two years. - One grant will be made per housing unit. - Additional eligibility criteria regarding health, safety, and habitability of buildings may be applied to this program. 5. Units leased or owned for residential purposes by corporations, universities, and other designated institutions may be subject to special criteria. These units will only be eligible for the grants described in Item 1 and Item 2. 6. LMDC will determine whether buildings are in compliance with the criteria of this program (i.e. offering two-year leases and complying with the rent restrictions outlined in Item 3), before its housing units will be deemed eligible. This certification process may vary for certain subsets or categories of buildings. One-Time Grant Per Housing Unit for September 11, 2001 Residents: Item 7 - These grants for residents of lower Manhattan who have continued to live in the area since September 11th provide an additional incentive for them to remain. These grants recognize the value of their commitment to remain in lower Manhattan despite the significant inconvenience, disruption, and economic costs that these areas have sustained since September 11th. Their continued residence has supported the immediate and surrounding residential and business communities during this period. 7. A one-time grant of $1,000 is available per currently occupied housing unit in Zone 1, Zone 2, or Zone 3 (Zone 3 is defined as: the area north of Canal Street and Rutgers Street; south of Delancey and Kenmare Streets; and east of Lafayette Street in Manhattan, including all buildings which face on those streets with the exception of Canal Street and Rutgers Street). Applicants for this one-time grant must have resided in rental units or owner occupied housing in Zone 1, Zone 2, or Zone 3 prior to September 11, 2001 and continue to reside in Zone 1, Zone 2, or Zone 3 through the date of application and the date of award. Residents who relocated within or between the eligible zones will be eligible for this grant. One-Time Grant Per Housing Unit for Families: Items 8 - 10 These grants provide an incentive to families to make at least a one-year commitment to live in lower Manhattan, recognizing that keeping and attracting families is crucial to the stability and vitality of lower Manhattan. 8. Eligible rental units and owner occupied housing within Zone 1 whose household includes one or more children under age 18 at the date of their application will be eligible for an additional family grant of $1,500. One grant will be made per housing unit. The additional eligibility criteria for these grants are described in Item 10. 9. Eligible rental units and owner occupied housing within Zone 2 and Zone 3 whose household includes one or more children under age 18 at the date of their application will be eligible for an additional family grant of $750. One grant will be made per housing unit. The additional eligibility criteria for these grants are described in Item 10. 10. To be eligible for the family grants described in Items 8 & 9, all applicants must meet the following criteria: - The unit must be occupied by the applicant and the identified child(ren) and the applicant must comply with one of the following four options: (a) The applicant must have entered into at least a two-year lease commencing prior to June 1, 2002 and ending on or after May 31, 2003; or (b) The applicant must have entered into at least a one-year lease commencing on or after June 1, 2002 and on or before May 31, 2003; or (c) Existing owners must agree to remain for at least one year after June 1, 2002; or (d) New owners who purchase on or after June 1, 2002 and on or before May 31, 2003 must agree to remain for at least one year. Supplemental Assistance: Item 11 - 11. Abatements and subsidies for the same purpose as the grants in this program will be factored into the determination of eligibility and the calculation of grant amounts for all types of grants.
Location Description For the purposes of the Grant Program the area of focus has been divided into three zones. These zones are as follows: Zone 1 is defined as the area south of Chambers Street and west of Nassau and Broad Streets, including all buildings which face on those streets and the entirety of Battery Park City. Zone 2 is defined as the area outside Zone 1 but south of Canal Street and southwest of Rutgers Street, including all buildings which face on those streets. Zone 3 is defined as: the area north of Canal Street and Rutgers Street; south of Delancey and Kenmare Streets; and east of Lafayette Street in Manhattan, including all buildings which face on those streets with the exception of Canal Street and Rutgers Street.
Dates Start Date 06/07/2002
End Date 12/31/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $280,500,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $280,500,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Properties 1,500
# of Low/Mod Income Households benefitting 12,500
# of Low-Income Households benefitting 8,400
# of Businesses 10
# of Households benefitting 38,000

Activity :  HHD-7722 -- Travel and Tourism per 107-117 - (WTC only)
National Objective Urgent Need
Description HISTORY AND HERITAGE IN DOWNTOWN NYC (HHD) --- History and Heritage in Downtown NYC (HHD) is a proposed joint initiative of museums whose mission is history and heritage and are located in Lower Manhattan including, but not limited to: Castle Clinton National Monument; the Eldridge Street Project, Inc.; Federal Hall National Memorial; Fraunces Tavern Museum; Lower East Side Tenement Museum; Museum of Chinese in the Americas; Museum of American Financial History; Museum of Jewish Heritage- A Living Memorial to the Holocaust; Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; New York City Fire Museum; New York City Police Museum; South Street Seaport Museum; the Skyscraper Museum; and the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The project involves a marketing initiative that will promote downtown as a cultural destination. This project will be coordinated with a broader marketing initiative for Lower Manhattan. The objective for this initiative is to revitalize the member institutions and, in turn, the Lower Manhattan area by making the public aware that this neighborhood continues to be a destination with a unique cultural identity – one of rich historic significance with multiple venues where visitors can celebrate and learn about New York’s heritage and history. This initiative may include, but is not limited to, the following components: 1. An advertising campaign that will focus on the New York metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs in New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, and Westchester County. This campaign will attract the “day trippers,” who are currently more motivated to visit this area because their close proximity allows them to visit by car or train. The HHD initiative will reach these constituents through print, transit, and radio advertising. 2. A brochure that will highlight the institutions and that will be distributed throughout New York City and in other tourist venues in the northeast. This brochure will provide general operating information and a map of the area noting where the institutions are located. 3. A twice-yearly calendar and bi-monthly event reminder postcards that will be sent to the consolidated mailing lists of all institutions. These communications pieces will establish a new effort for audience development. Return visitors are key to the continued success of the institutions involved. Joint event calendars and reminder postcards will notify constituents of the wide offering of programs in the area and will motivate visitors to plan frequent trips. 4. A web site that will support both the advertising campaign and the joint communications pieces. A single source for resources and information about the institutions will reinforce the advertising campaign message and the joint nature of this initiative and will be the most cost-effective way for the public to learn more about the museums. Recent findings have shown that most visitors plan their itineraries prior to arrival and many of these visitors use the Internet to research their travel. 5. A poster that will visually underscore the identity and message of this initiative and will be distributed to local restaurants and retail stores as well as being available in each institution’s shop. This poster will highlight the rich diversity of Downtown institutions. 6. A research and evaluation component to assess the impact and value of various parts of the initiative. 7. Finally, the museums will develop joint program days. On such days, each of the institutions will offer programming that, combined, will provide a full day of activity. By joining together, HHD will encourage visitors to venture Downtown for these unique activities. --- Funding Requirements and Duration of Project --- The institutions are estimating a launch in 2003. They expect this campaign to last at least nine months and have long range effects that will be sustained into successive years. This program is eligible for HUD funding to be used to aid the travel and tourism industry in New York City as allowed and required by the Defense Appropriations Act of 2002, Public Law 107-117.
Location Description These cultural institutions are located in Lower Manhattan south of Houston Street.
Dates Start Date 06/14/2003
End Date 07/01/2006
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $4,664,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $4,664,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  DBldg-7747 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of other non-residential structures
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - DAMAGED BUILDINGS BEAUTIFICATION --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Damaged Buildings Beautification --- Several buildings were severely damaged on September 11, 2001 and are still uninhabitable. The owners of these buildings and local officials are working together to determine the fate of these buildings. These damaged buildings are highly visible in the absence of the World Trade Center towers and remain a blight on the community, negatively affecting area businesses, residents, workers, and visitors. While the work proceeds to determine the fate of damaged buildings around the World Trade Center site, LMDC will work toward its mission to revitalize Lower Manhattan after the September 11th attacks. The building at 130 Liberty Street is the most visible building in the area. LMDC will assist the building owner by providing funding to improve and beautify this structure and its protective installations, to make the area more attractive for businesses, visitors, and residents, greatly enhancing the revitalization of the area. LMDC is working with the building owner at 130 Liberty Street to determine how long this structure will be visible to the community and the resulting benefit in providing funding to beautify this structure and its protective installations. If the amount of time is not sufficient, LMDC will reallocate some or all of the funding for this project to Neighborhood Parks and Open Spaces. This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan.
Location Description 130 Liberty Street, NY, NY
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $1,500,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $1,500,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  LMCO-7748 -- Public services
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH CAMPAIGN --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Lower Manhattan Communications Outreach Campaign --- The timely and regular dissemination of information regarding the revitalization of Lower Manhattan is critical to LMDC’s mission. Lower Manhattan residents, business owners, visitors, and others interested in and affected by the attacks must be kept apprised of developments on the World Trade Center site and the broader off-site revitalization effort. Such information enables Lower Manhattan stakeholders to track key milestones and hold government accountable, make long-term decisions based on projected target dates for achievement of those milestones, and anticipate any disruptions to their routine and plan accordingly. This campaign complements LMDC’s web site content and capabilities. The primary target area for dissemination of information is Lower Manhattan south of Houston Street. LMDC will launch the Lower Manhattan Communications Outreach Campaign (the Campaign) in June 2003. The Campaign will be created and directed by in-house staff of LMDC, minimizing the use of outside contractors in order to maximize resources. LMDC is consulting with businesses, community groups, and trade organizations to formulate the elements of the Campaign and to leverage their collective ability to reach thousands of Lower Manhattan residents, workers, and visitors. Elements of the Campaign include: • Development and widespread distribution of monthly updates on the rebuilding effort; • Weekly electronic updates on the rebuilding effort; • Maintenance and promotion of centralized source for information on the Internet; • Identification of fixed locations to disseminate information on a recurring basis (e.g., World Trade Center site, World Financial Center, kiosk); and • Outreach to corporate HR departments, building owners, and property managers to communicate directly with Lower Manhattan residents and employees. This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan. The estimated cost included in this partial action plan for this project is up to $1,000,000.00. Other resources are expected to be available for this project to address the needs outlined in this plan. These other expected resources from private and non-Federal public sources may include, but are not limited to, free distribution of materials by local community groups, businesses, and elected officials.
Location Description Manhattan south of Houston Street.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $1,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $1,000,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Businesses 18,927
# of Persons benefitting 474,019

Activity :  CTMP-7751 -- Travel and Tourism per 107-117 - (WTC only)
National Objective Urgent Need
Description LMDC proposes to allocate $1 million to conduct a creative, effective, and cost-efficient tourism and marketing initiative to both stimulate regional, national, and international tourism to Chinatown – a Lower Manhattan community in which tourism is a major economic driver, and to encourage changes in the Chinatown community as a whole that would promote tourism. The September 11th Fund, which has agreed to jointly and equally sponsor this initiative, will contribute up to $1 million of the total project cost of $2 million. --- The September 11th Fund was established the day of the terrorist attacks by the New York Community Trust and United Way of New York City to meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims, families, and communities affected by the tragic events of September 11th. The September 11th Fund makes grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies with the expertise to meet a wide range of needs. The Fund supports organizations and agencies that provide cash assistance, legal counseling, mental health services, job training and placement, and other services for victims, families, and others directly affected. It also makes grants to assist nonprofits and small businesses as they help communities rebuild. --- The Chinatown Tourism and Marketing campaign results from LMDC’s significant outreach within the Chinatown Community. Most recently, LMDC conducted seven Neighborhood Workshops, two of which focused on Chinatown. The first Chinatown specific workshop brought together recognized Chinatown business and civic organization leaders. After a joint New York City-LMDC presentation on the status and future of recovery efforts, which acknowledged the numerous studies made and reports published about the conditions in Chinatown resulting from the September 11th attacks, participants engaged in small group discussions focusing on what they saw as the key issues affecting Chinatown’s recovery and their proposed solutions to perceived problems. Approximately three weeks later, the LMDC convened an additional workshop, focusing on Chinatown and the Lower East Side. The participants in both workshops emphasized the need to boost tourism and tourism associated spending in Chinatown. Participants proposed more than twenty tourism related projects. --- The lack of a comprehensive tourism and marketing campaign threatens the economic recovery of Chinatown and its inhabitants. Tourism is a major economic driver and was severely impacted by the September 11th attacks. In a November 2002 comprehensive report, Chinatown One Year After September 11th: An Economic Impact Study, the Asian American Federation of New York noted that, “For nearly half of the restaurants and 60% of the jewelry stores surveyed, revenue generated from tourists was on average 40% lower this summer (summer of 2002) as compared with summer 2001.” The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Asia further exacerbated Chinatown’s economic downturn. To help revitalize all of Lower Manhattan, the Asian American Federation Report and the Rebuild Chinatown Initiative’s November 2002 report, The Community Speaks One Year After September 11, 2001, call for initiatives to boost tourism – a call supported by Senator Clinton, area residents, civic leaders, and community organizations. --- Building upon the plethora of post September 11th studies and reports on conditions in Chinatown, the joint LMDC and September 11th Fund tourism and marketing campaign offers a unique opportunity to implement many of the proposed elements in a single, comprehensive, and cohesive initiative, which will enable the LMDC and the September 11th Fund to maximize the effectiveness and cost efficiency of the overall campaign - thus accelerating the revitalization of Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown. --- LMDC and the September 11th Fund have structured the campaign to capitalize on public participation and input at the community organization level. LMDC and the September 11th Fund will select one or more consultant teams that will include at least one Chinatown based community organization and one or more firms with a proven record of experience and achievement in tourism development, as well as large scale outreach initiatives. The selected team(s) will assist LMDC and the September 11th Fund to develop the framework for, and then implement, a sustainable tourism and marketing campaign. The selection of the team(s) is the subject of a pending Request for Proposals (RFP), available on the LMDC website (www.RenewNYC.com), which seeks services to: 1. Identify existing short and long term factors impairing or impeding tourism in Chinatown; 2. Propose solutions to both real and perceived challenges to attracting more visitors to the Chinatown area; 3. Develop new, innovative, and effective ways to attract visitors to Chinatown, including New York City residents and workers, domestic and international tourists, and business travelers; 4. Identify current tourism and marketing initiatives and methods to improve upon them; and 5. Enhance the Chinatown community’s ability to support tourism through technical assistance to businesses and tourism infrastructure. --- The tourism and marketing campaign will commence after selection of the team(s), through LMDC’s RFP process, by LMDC and the September 11th Fund and the incorporation of public comment received in response to this partial action plan. Criteria for selecting the team or teams will include, but not be limited to: 1. Approaches in methodology with respect to the anticipated scope of services that demonstrate maximum comprehension of the community and the ability to provide such services to LMDC and the September 11th Fund; 2. Experience of firm(s) and employees to be assigned to the project in general, and in particular, experience both with the Lower Manhattan Chinatown community, if any, and with providing large scale tourism and marketing initiatives to municipalities, economic development organizations, governmental entities, or other Chinatown communities; 3. Innovative or outstanding work by the team that demonstrates unique qualifications to provide tourism and marketing services for the Lower Manhattan Chinatown community; 4. Ability to establish rapport and confidence with the Chinatown community; and 5. Projected cost of services. --- LMDC and the September 11th Fund are not seeking approaches that are one-time event driven, but rather, comprehensive efforts that propose projects, programs, and community participation that will help sustain a steady flow of tourists and NYC residents and workers to Chinatown. The implementation timeframe will depend upon a variety of factors including complexity of proposed solutions and duration of the project. --- This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan, specifically the Chinatown area. As noted in the Asian American Federation Report, data from Census 2000 showed that in 1999, 31.4% of Asian families in Chinatown had an income below the official poverty level. Census 2000 data further shows that in Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown, which includes the zip codes 10002 and 10038, over 60% of the households earn less than 80% of New York City’s median income. --- The estimated cost for this project is up to $1,000,000.00. --- The total project cost is approximately $2,000,000.00. Other resources are expected to be available for this project to address the needs outlined in this plan. These other expected resources will include $1,000,000.00 in funds from the September 11th Fund. --- This program is eligible for HUD funding to be used to aid the travel and tourism industry in New York City as allowed and required by the Defense Appropriations Act of 2002, Public Law 107-117. --- The total estimated cost for the Chinatown Tourism and Marketing Program is up to $1,000,000.00.
Location Description Lower Manhattan, specifically the Chinatown area, which includes zip codes 10002 and 10038.
Dates Start Date 01/28/2004
End Date 01/28/2006
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $1,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $1,000,000.00
Total Funds $2,000,000.00
Funding Sources Foundations and corporate and private fundraising $1,000,000.00
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  LMINFO-152 -- Public services
National Objective Urgent Need
Description LMDC proposes to allocate $1.3 million to an existing public information campaign, the Lower Manhattan Public Information Campaign, currently in place at www.LowerManhattan.info. LowerManhattan.info provides people who live in, work in, and visit Lower Manhattan with a single source for essential news and information about the area and its recovery. It is led by the City of New York in partnership with LMDC, New York State, and the Federal Government in conjunction with partner agencies and organizations at the local, state, and federal level. The total estimated cost for the Lower Manhattan Information Program is up to $1,300,000.00. --- By funding an existing and effective information campaign, LMDC maximizes the use of its funds by avoiding substantial start-up costs. The Lower Manhattan Public Information Campaign was created in response to a significant demand for a credible, “one-stop” source of information regarding Lower Manhattan’s recovery from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the months following the attacks, information about the area’s recovery was widely available; however, many of Lower Manhattan’s residents and workers did not feel that it was reliable. Moreover, there was no one place to which people could turn for a comprehensive overview of the information that could be found. As efforts shifted from short-term emergency response to long-term recovery and redevelopment of Lower Manhattan, it became evident that the process ahead would be quite a challenge. In the months following September 11th, Lower Manhattan was reeling economically. Residents were moving away, commercial vacancies were high and rising, and though many visitors came to pay homage at the World Trade Center site, few stayed in the neighborhood to sightsee, shop, or eat. Restoring a sense of public confidence in the area and its future became imperative. One important first step was to create a coherent communications strategy to disseminate information about Lower Manhattan’s progress in a timely fashion, one that would complement the extensive revitalization efforts of the City and State. The area’s businesses, residents, and visitors needed access to information – on a regular basis and in a consistent manner – about the many aspects of Lower Manhattan’s recovery. The source of this information had to be credible, comprehensive, and customer-friendly. --- The campaign aims to facilitate the area’s recovery by providing a single, trusted source of information that empowers and inspires individuals and businesses to build their futures in Lower Manhattan. The campaign’s goal is the continuation of a clearinghouse for the distribution of current news and updates generated by city, state, and federal agencies and the private sector regarding Lower Manhattan to get the public what they need, when they need it. Communicating in a clear and consistent manner with the diverse constituencies affected by the events of September 11th is key to the efforts to rebuild the area. The goal is to keep the public updated on the latest breaking news regarding important issues including: construction and the rebuilding process; traffic and transit, including street closings and access to the area; health, safety, and security; assistance and incentives; and community news, including meetings, events, and opportunities for involvement. --- Public it Serves--- LowerManhattan.info is available in English, Chinese, and Spanish. It serves all those who live in, work in, and visit Lower Manhattan, below Houston Street. These communities are distinct and large, including neighborhoods stretching from Tribeca to Chinatown and Battery Park City to SoHo as well as businesses ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small technology start ups to owner-run corner delis. Despite the diverse needs of these constituencies, there are common core areas and issues of concern, including transportation, safety, rebuilding, and assistance programs. During the summer of 2002, through a series of focus groups comprised of Lower Manhattan residents and workers, it was learned that nearly half believed they received too little information about the area and its recovery, and 88 percent believed a one-stop source of information would be beneficial. (400 residents and 200 workers were interviewed in a series of 20-minute telephone interviews.) To meet this need, the Lower Manhattan Public Information Campaign was designed to efficiently convey information to Lower Manhattan’s 155,000 residents south of Houston, 450,000 employees and 8,000,000 yearly visitors. --- Program Description/Activities --- The Lower Manhattan Public Information Campaign coordinates and disseminates information from city, state, and federal agencies and non-governmental entities in an effort to create a comprehensive, one-stop source for news and information about Lower Manhattan and its redevelopment. The primary information vehicle is the website, www.LowerManhattan.info. The site features a host of static information and innovative tools to help visitors learn about Lower Manhattan. Stories humanize the area and emphasize what makes Lower Manhattan a good place to live, work, and visit. The site is divided into sections organized around the topics people are most interested in. For example, “Get There & Get Around” helps users make sense of the many transportation options, provides detailed street maps, and issues updates on continuing construction projects. The “Rebuilding” section demonstrates ongoing progress at the World Trade Center site and explains the complex redevelopment process, including information relating to the status of major projects and related environmental review processes. LowerManhattan.info has received more than 100 million hits and more than 30 million page views. It is linked to 1,541 websites and has been accessed by visitors in 81 different countries. --- On a quarterly basis, a four-page, full-color LowerManhattan.info newsletter focused on a central theme, such as transportation downtown is created. 200,000 newsletters are distributed to retail locations, corporations, government agencies, non-profits, cultural institutions, and residential buildings across Lower Manhattan. The campaign uses traditional on- and off-line advertising, including emails, search engine placements, and outdoor advertisements on New York City’s phone kiosks, buses, and bus shelters. In addition, direct person-to-person outreach is conducted at select locations of high pedestrian concentration. Through a grassroots campaign, posters have been displayed in more than 300 businesses, and more than 600,000 palm cards and 10,000 newsletters have been distributed on the street. All efforts aim to drive target audiences to the website and reinforce the central message that Lower Manhattan is open for business. --- Public Participation/Benefits --- This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan. The website is a vehicle that encourages government to be transparent and open to the public. The total project cost is up to approximately $1,300,000.00 for one year and two months. The first year of this project, including start-up costs, was approximately $2,400,000 and was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). --- The total estimated cost for the Lower Manhattan Public Information Program is up to $1,300,000.00.
Location Description Manhattan south of Houston Street.
Dates Start Date 01/28/2004
End Date 03/31/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $1,300,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $1,300,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Businesses 18,927
# of Persons benefitting 540,000

Activity :  Admin-7700 -- Administration
National Objective N/A
Description LMDC GENERAL ADMINISTRATION --- LMDC engages in broad planning and administration activities relating to the recovery, remembrance, and rebuilding efforts in Lower Manhattan, defined by LMDC as the entire area of Manhattan south of Houston Street. LMDC’s administration activities include extensive public information and coordination activities relating to its LMDC planning work. As part of its coordination activities, LMDC serves as a facilitator of outreach and discussions between affected communities as well as the public at large and government agencies and officials. LMDC’s public information work includes: large scale public meetings and hearings; periodic printed newsletters and reports; an up-to-date, comprehensive, and interactive web site (www.RenewNYC.com); extensive electronic communications; and other public outreach and participation efforts. In addition, LMDC maintains its network of community contacts through its advisory councils. LMDC's administration activities also include all functions necessary to administer the Community Development Block Grants including financial operations, legal services, monitoring, auditing, investigations, and general administrative and office functions. HUD has authorized the use of up to 5% of the total grant to LMDC for costs associated with planning and administration activities, including costs for overhead, personnel, and consultants.
Location Description General administrative activities are centralized in LMDC's office at: One Liberty Plaza, 20th floor, New York, NY, 10006, and cover activities within Lower Manhattan.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 02/01/2010
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $20,214,119.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $20,214,119.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  P-WTC-7700 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LMDC PLANNING - WTC SITE AND MEMORIAL --- LMDC engages in broad planning and administration activities relating to the recovery, remembrance, and rebuilding efforts in Lower Manhattan, defined by LMDC as the entire area of Manhattan south of Houston Street. LMDC’s planning activities include the site planning for the World Trade Center site and the areas immediately surrounding the site. This planning includes selection of a site plan and development of design guidelines. LMDC’s planning activities focus on the administration of the competition and planning for the memorial. HUD has authorized the use of up to 5% of the total grant to LMDC for costs associated with planning and administration activities, including costs for overhead, personnel, and consultants.
Location Description The office of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is located at One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 03/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $8,938,166.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $8,938,166.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  P-Env-7708 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LMDC PLANNING - ENVIRONMENTAL --- LMDC engages in broad planning and administration activities relating to the recovery, remembrance, and rebuilding efforts in Lower Manhattan, defined by LMDC as the entire area of Manhattan south of Houston Street. LMDC’s planning activities include the site planning for the World Trade Center site and the areas immediately surrounding the site. The agency’s planning activities also include the other neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan that have been affected by September 11th and its aftermath. Specifically, LMDC’s planning activities include expansive analyses of Lower Manhattan’s transportation, traffic, housing and related amenities, open space, retail development, and economic development capacity, needs, and potential. Based on these analyses, LMDC will develop and propose concept plans for specific areas and projects in Lower Manhattan. LMDC’s planning activities also focus on the administration of the competition and planning for the memorial. This activity provides for environmental consulting and review in connection with projects proposed for Lower Manhattan. HUD has authorized the use of up to 5% of the total grant to LMDC for costs associated with planning and administration activities, including costs for overhead, personnel, and consultants.
Location Description The office of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is located at One Liberty Plaza, 20th floor, New York, NY 10006.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 03/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $7,041,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $7,041,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  N/A -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description N/A
Location Description N/A
Dates Start Date 01/01/2000
End Date 01/01/2003
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $0.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $0.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  P-LM-7700 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LMDC PLANNING - OFF-SITE INITIATIVES --- LMDC engages in broad planning and administration activities relating to the recovery, remembrance, and rebuilding efforts in Lower Manhattan, defined by LMDC as the entire area of Manhattan south of Houston Street. The agency’s planning activities include the neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan that have been affected by September 11th and its aftermath. Specifically, LMDC’s planning activities include expansive analyses of Lower Manhattan’s transportation, traffic, housing and related amenities, open space, retail development, and economic development capacity, needs, and potential. Based on these analyses, LMDC will develop and propose concept plans for specific areas and projects in Lower Manhattan. HUD has authorized the use of up to 5% of the total grant to LMDC for costs associated with planning and administration activities, including costs for overhead, personnel, and consultants.
Location Description The office of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is located at One Liberty Plaza, 20th floor, New York, NY 10006.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 03/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $3,830,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $3,830,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  P-Eco-7709 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LMDC PLANNING - ECONOMIC ANALYSIS --- LMDC engages in broad planning and administration activities relating to the recovery, remembrance, and rebuilding efforts in Lower Manhattan, defined by LMDC as the entire area of Manhattan south of Houston Street. LMDC’s planning activities include the site planning for the World Trade Center site and the areas immediately surrounding the site. The agency’s planning activities also include the other neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan that have been affected by September 11th and its aftermath. Specifically, LMDC’s planning activities include expansive analyses of Lower Manhattan’s transportation, traffic, housing and related amenities, open space, retail development, and economic development capacity, needs, and potential. Based on these analyses, LMDC will develop and propose concept plans for specific areas and projects in Lower Manhattan. LMDC’s planning activities focus on the administration of the competition and planning for the memorial. As part of the planning process, LMDC engages in economic analysis activities focusing on the economic impact and financial assessment of proposed development projects and programs for Lower Manhattan. HUD has authorized the use of up to 5% of the total grant to LMDC for costs associated with planning and administration activities, including costs for overhead, personnel, and consultants.
Location Description The office of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation is located at One Liberty Plaza, 20th floor, New York, NY 10006.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 03/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $900,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $900,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Activity :  Airp-7700 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LONG-TERM PLANNING - LOWER MANHATTAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: COMMUTER AND AIRPORT ACCESS ALTERNATIVES ANALYSES --- Long-term planning provides funding to plan for public investments including a transportation plan that positions Lower Manhattan as the gateway to the region and the world. By providing funding for these important long-term projects now, LMDC will ensure the ability to move forward on the critical components of the revitalization of Lower Manhattan as quickly as possible. The projects that will be funded in long-term planning must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s Principles and Preliminary Blueprint for the Future of Lower Manhattan; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s A Vision for Lower Manhattan: Context and Program for the Innovative Design Study; • Consistent with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City’s Vision for Lower Manhattan; and • Enhancement of Lower Manhattan transportation services, connecting Lower Manhattan to the world. --- LMDC is coordinating a transportation study to identify and evaluate long-range opportunities to provide enhanced rail access to the Lower Manhattan Central Business District from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Airport in Queens and from the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Station in Jamaica, Queens. The study will be jointly conducted by LMDC, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA), the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the City of New York (the City). Holding a dialogue with a broad range of constituents, LMDC, the MTA, the PA, and the City have identified improvements in access from Lower Manhattan to JFK and Jamaica Station as a key element in the area’s economic recovery, and, in the case of JFK access, in Lower Manhattan’s ability to compete with other global economic centers such as London, Berlin, and Tokyo that have direct access to their international airports. LMDC will be hiring a Director of Transportation Policy to act as a coordinator of this study, as well as to act as an adviser on Lower Manhattan-related transportation policy. This study will evaluate a range of options with particular focus on constructability and operational feasibility. The study will document existing baseline conditions and services, examine the cost of each alternative, and explore environmental, organizational, and community impacts. Rigorous demand analyses based on ridership forecasts and population growth data will be conducted. Alternatives will be identified that will provide a significant improvement compared to existing service in categories such as travel time, frequency, number of transfers, and passenger utilization. Ultimately, a single recommended alternative will be chosen for implementation. Short-term solutions may also be identified for implementation while the development and construction of the long-term approach progresses.
Location Description Lower Manhattan
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $5,260,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $5,260,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Sub-Grantee :  Alliance for Downtown New York
Activity :  StrSc-7741 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of a public improvement
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE STREETSCAPE PROGRAM --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 As LMDC selects projects for funding to revitalize Lower Manhattan, support from the public is considered. Representing many businesses in New York City, the Partnership for New York City has commented on the need to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, the need for transformation of areas with the “appearance of a ‘war zone’ into a secure but pleasant place,” and the provision of amenities to improve street life and the neighborhood for workers, residents, and visitors. The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Downtown Alliance Streetscape Program --- Following the recovery efforts and round-the-clock clean-up at the World Trade Center site since September 11, 2001, there has been a need to enhance the streetscape neighboring the World Trade Center Site. The Alliance for Downtown New York has developed a short term action plan, based on its previously completed Streetscape Study to improve safety, add signage, and increase navigability along lower Broadway. The project area consists of both sides of Broadway, from Battery Park to City Hall Park. The project area is divided into three segments: Battery Place to Exchange Place, Exchange Place to Liberty Street, and Liberty Street to Barclay Street. This project anticipates the completion of the Downtown Alliance Streetscape Plan. Elements of the Streetscape Plan include sidewalk inserts, sidewalks with specially tinted concrete, and 12” granite curbs with street names and markers of historic Broadway events; new custom lighting designed to improve overall illumination; new benches, bollards, and waste receptacles; and specially-designed signage to facilitate way-finding and identification of significant sites. The enhancement of the safety and user-friendliness of Broadway will make Lower Manhattan a more attractive and welcoming place for businesses and visitors alike, and will assist the revitalization efforts of the area. This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan. The estimated cost included in this partial action plan for this project is up to $4,000,000.00. The total project cost is approximately $19,500,000.00. Other resources are expected to be available for this project to address the needs outlined in this plan. These other expected resources from private and non-Federal public sources may include, but are not limited to, $15,500,000 in funds from the Alliance for Downtown New York and other sources.
Location Description The project area consists of both sides of Broadway, from Battery Park to City Hall Park. The project area is divided into three segments: Battery Place to Exchange Place, Exchange Place to Liberty Street, and Liberty Street to Barclay Street.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $4,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $15,500,000.00
Total Funds $19,500,000.00
Funding Sources Other Private Funds - various $15,500,000.00
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Persons benefitting 140,947

Activity :  R2R-7717 -- Administration
National Objective N/A
Description DOWNTOWN RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL --- The Alliance for Downtown New York, Inc. is holding a summer season-long festival of the arts in Lower Manhattan named the Downtown “River-to-River” Festival. The River to River Festival runs from May 2002 to September 2002. The Downtown Alliance’s partners in this effort include the Battery Park City Authority, the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, South Street Seaport, and the World Financial Center Arts and Events Program. The festival includes free events such as the 5-year old Dine Around Downtown food fair, An American Expression (varied musical concerts), the 10th year of Children’s Day, Summer at the Seaport, the 5th Annual Hudson River Festival, a July 4th Celebration, etc. Such a festival is critical in attracting residents and businesses, as well as visitors, to Lower Manhattan, and the Downtown Alliance has successfully composed an umbrella organization inclusive of most such cultural groups in the area and provides a unique outreach opportunity. The Program includes the following activities eligible under HUD’s CDBG Program: Activity #1 - Prominent recognition of LMDC in all press releases, program literature, handouts, and other promotional materials relating to performances and events. Activity #2 - Prominent feature of LMDC in weekly print advertisements purchased and placed in local newspapers and periodicals and outdoor advertisements located at LaGuardia Airport, PATH train stations, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Activity #3 - Prominent feature, text button, and hyperlink to LMDC web site (www.renewnyc.com) on Downtown NYC River to River Festival web site (www.rivertorivernyc.com). Activity #4 - Dissemination of LMDC outreach and program information and materials at event tables in late summer. Activity #5 - Table set up at late summer events for LMDC staff to answer questions and discuss LMDC activities and programs and collect contact information, including sign up sheets for electronic newsletter and other updates.
Location Description The summer season-long festival of the arts in Lower Manhattan named “River-to-River” is held throughout the Lower Manhattan area and targets the entire NYC area.
Dates Start Date 06/06/2002
End Date 10/07/2002
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $500,000.00
Other Funds Total $7,125,699.00
Total Funds $7,625,699.00
Funding Sources Foundations and corporate and private fundraising $120,699.00
Other Private Funds - various $7,050,000.00
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Sub-Grantee :  Empire State Development Corporation (ESD)
Activity :  ETAP-0102 -- Econ. development or recovery activity that creates/retains jobs
National Objective Urgent Need
Description EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM --- An array of job training programs is being provided through existing workforce development programs to help individuals affected by September 11th obtain basic skills needed for employment in the New York City area. For example, New York State received a $25 million National Emergency Grant from the federal government to provide job training, placement services, career counseling, resume preparation, and access to job banks to individuals impacted by the tragedy. The grant, provided through the New York State Department of Labor to 14 organizations offering these services, helps workers dislocated as a result of the tragedy transition back into the workforce. In addition, unemployed individuals can receive training vouchers valued at $5,000 through the Workforce Investment Act for training that prepares them for jobs that are in occupations in high demand. However, to be effective in specific employment settings, new and existing employees often require specific skills not taught in traditional classroom training programs. The customized training needed by individuals for their particular jobs involves special preparation, often in on-the-job settings in the use of proprietary work or production techniques. Plan for Assistance: This program will provide grants to train current and prospective employees of businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the area south of 14th Street. Such grants will prioritize individuals affected by September 11th, specifically individuals who lost wages and worked below Houston Street on September 11th, providing them with the skills they need to succeed at the specific work processes found at those businesses. 1. Assistance will be in the form of grants to businesses and not-for-profit organizations south of 14th Street. These grants will be used for training and retraining for skills specific to the needs of these businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and employees. 2. Eligible firms must employ fewer than 500 people. 3. The maximum benefit will be 50% of eligible training costs. 4. Groups of small firms (so-called training consortia) will be eligible applicants, and could receive a fee of up to 5% of training costs for administration. 5. Up to $10 million will be allocated through this program. 6. This program will provide assistance to between 2,375 and 5,000 individuals. The Employment Training Assistance Program will be administered by the Empire State Development Corporation. --- REALLOCATE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM --- LMDC’s Partial Action Plan 1, approved by HUD on June 7, 2002 and amended on September 25, 2002, included a $10,000,000.00 allocation for Employment Training Assistance Program (ETAP) to be administered by ESD. This program was expected to provide grants to train current and prospective employees of businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the area south of 14th Street. ETAP was introduced in July 2002. ESD and related groups have done marketing and workshops to educate small businesses in Lower Manhattan about this program. To date 24 applications have been received totaling a maximum amount of obligated payments of approximately $500,000. This program is similar to programs offered by the Federal, State, and City governments and by not-for-profit organizations. These programs include: • Federal: o H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants - $200 million in grant funds for skill training programs for unemployed and employed workers. • State: o BUSINYS - funds for businesses to provide training to workers in specific skills needed for that industry for career growth and increased wages. o Layoff Aversion Training Activities - funding to support training needs as part of a businesses layoff aversion strategy. o Management E-learning pilot program funded by Labor Dept. with State Workforce Investment Board- assists in upgrading managers’ skills- offers 450 courses in various management topics. • City: o NYC Training Grant - The NYC Training Grant program has attracted many positive responses and applications from companies interested in training new and current employees, including businesses in Lower Manhattan. As a result, the City has obligated all funds currently available to the program. Additional funding may be available in the next year. o On-The-Job Training - This program provides reimbursement of up to 50 percent of a targeted new employee's salary during the employee's training period. o Worker Career Centers Training Vouchers - Individual training vouchers for up to $2000 awarded to individuals based on needs and assessment. o Customized Training Contracts – NYC Workforce Investment Act (WIA) system through the One Stop can allocate training funding through a contract training that is customized to businesses’ specific needs. • Not-for-profits: o Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) has the capacity to design industry-specific training initiatives to meet the needs of its union partners. CWE is currently preparing participants for careers in the baking, construction, health care, and child care industries. o September 11th Fund Employment Assistance: Surviving family members and the severely injured (regardless of pre-9/11 employment), and all displaced workers (regardless of immigration status) who lost jobs or experienced severe loss of income between September 11, 2001 and January 11, 2002, and worked South of Canal (or in portions of Chinatown and Little Italy) can receive career counseling, job readiness training, job referrals, English classes, and skills training and income support while in job training. Businesses in the area have oversubscribed to programs such as the BRG program and undersubscribed to ETAP. Therefore, LMDC is reallocating all remaining funds for ETAP to the BRG program through this Partial Action Plan. This will allow alternative sources of funding to be used for employment training assistance and allow HUD funds to be targeted where there is an immediate demand for funding and limited alternative sources of funding. The total estimated savings for the reallocation of ETAP is up to $9,500,000.00.
Location Description The geographic area of focus of the ETAP program is businesses and organizations located in the area south of 14th Street in Manhattan. The grants will prioritize individuals affected by September 11th, specifically individuals who lost wages and worked below Houston Street on September 11th.
Dates Start Date 08/01/2002
End Date 02/01/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $500,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $500,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Businesses 5
# of Persons benefitting 150

Activity :  BRG-7718 -- Payment for compensation for economic losses (WTC-only)
National Objective Urgent Need
Description BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM --- This plan details LMDC's proposed expenditure of $350 million to supplement three business recovery and economic revitalization programs initiated and administered by Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's economic development agency, in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). ESD Action Plan History -- Business Recovery Programs Established by ESD -- Congress appropriated an initial $700 million to New York State for economic recovery and revitalization efforts through HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program. This fund is managed by ESD in cooperation with EDC in accordance with a Final Action Plan and an Amended Action Plan accepted and approved by HUD. The Final Action Plan describes all of the business recovery and revitalization programs. The Amended Action Plan modifies three programs: (1) the Small Firm Attraction & Retention Grant Program, (2) the WTC Business Recovery Loan Fund, and (3) the Infrastructure Rebuilding Program. Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan are available on the ESD web site: www.empire.state.ny.us. Additional Business Recovery Funding from LMDC -- Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan recognized that more than $700 million would be needed to fully fund the business recovery and revitalization programs as described. When an initial $2 billion was appropriated to LMDC, Congress intended that some portion would be directed to the business recovery and revitalization effort administered by ESD. In fact, $500 million of the initial appropriations (the $700 million and the $2.0 billion) is required to be made available to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to compensate them for economic losses. LMDC is publishing this Partial Action Plan to allocate $350 million of the $2 billion fund to three business recovery programs administered by ESD as described in ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan referred to above. WTC Business Recovery Grant (BRG) Program -- $150,000,000 (total program fund $481,000,000) -- 1. Overview. The WTC BRG program provides grants to businesses (including not-for-profit organizations) with fewer than 500 employees, located in Manhattan south of 14th Street, to compensate them for economic losses resulting from the disaster. Compensation is calculated based on days of lost gross revenue, with the maximum number of days and amounts determined by business location. 2. Objective. The program is intended to provide compensation for economic losses at affected firms, thereby assisting in the retention of 225,000 jobs at assisted businesses and up to an additional 150,000 jobs at businesses indirectly affected by the activities of assisted businesses. Note that businesses assisted by this program will also be eligible for assistance from other ESD programs. Consequently, job impacts across programs are not additive. 3. Integration with Preexisting Programs. Benefits from the program will be integrated with the previously offered WTC Disaster Retail Recovery Grant Program. That program offered compensation equal to three days lost business revenue, capped at $10,000, to retail and personal service firms with fewer than 500 employees located in Manhattan south of Houston Street on September 11, and continuing in business in New York City. Benefits from the program will also be integrated with the previously offered Lower Manhattan Grant Program administered by the EDC. That program provided grants, capped at $10,000, to small non-retail businesses located in the restricted area of Lower Manhattan, and grants to other non-retail businesses located south of Houston Street tied to application and approval of SBA loans. 4. Eligibility Criteria and Maximum Award Levels. Applicants for assistance through the WTC BRG program must show a business lease, deed or permit that was in effect on September 11th in the areas described below, as well as a new business lease, deed or permit, if relocated, that confirms the on-going viability of the enterprise. 14th Street - Houston Area: Businesses on or south of 14th Street, but not in one of the areas described below, will be eligible for compensation up to a maximum of $50,000. Houston - Canal Area: Businesses on the south side of a line running east from the western end of Clarkson Street, south of the centerline of Clarkson Street to the intersection with Washington Street, then west of the centerline of Washington Street to the intersection with West Houston Street, then south of the centerline of West Houston Street to the intersection of the Avenue of the Americas, then south of the centerline of East Houston Street to the bank of the East River, but not in the areas described below, will be eligible for compensation up to a maximum award of $100,000. South of Canal Area: Businesses in the area on the south side of the line beginning at the intersection of the Hudson River with the Holland Tunnel, and running thence east to Canal Street, then running along the centerline of Canal Street, to the intersection with Rutgers Street, and then running along the centerline of Rutgers Street to the East River, but not in the area described below, will be eligible for compensation up to a maximum award of $150,000. Restricted Zone: Businesses in the Restricted Zone within which all pedestrian and vehicular traffic was prohibited on September 19th (the area bounded by the area south of the centerline of Chambers Street from the Hudson River to Broadway, then the area west of the centerline of Broadway running south to Rector Street and the area north of the centerline on Rector Street running west to the Hudson River) will be eligible for compensation up to a maximum of $300,000. 5. Duplication of Benefits. Assistance received from other Federal Government sources and insurance payments for the purpose of providing compensation for economic losses arising from the events of September 11th will be deducted from grants provided through this program. 6. Projected Total Cost of Program. ESD anticipates making 19,600 awards through the program and a total program cost will be approximately $481,000,000. ESD has allocated $331 million to the program. An additional $150 million is being allocated to this program by LMDC through this Partial Action Plan, bringing the total program fund to $481 million. --- SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING --- Additional Business Recovery Funding Required The BRG program accepted applications from January 25, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The last two days of the program brought in over 19% of all small business applications. By September 1, 2002, when the program allowed for increased grant amounts, only 52% of the BRG allocation had been approved. By December 1, 2002, 88% had been approved and the BRG program was on target with program estimates. The volume of applications received during the final days of the program resulted in a need for 110% of the BRG allocation. By Dec 1, 2002, ESD had received applications from 11,859 businesses, equaling $449 million, on track with the initial allocation of $481 million. By the program deadline, December 31, 2002, ESD had received applications from 15,306 businesses. Eventually, 14,248 of these businesses were approved for a total of $558 million. 3,447, or 22% of the entire applicant population applied in the last month of the program and over half of those (1,842) came in on the last two days. This large percentage was a result of an extensive door-to-door outreach campaign and an advertising campaign conducted by ESD. This resulted in demand in excess of the original allocation. ESD reallocated unused funds. ($8.86 million from the Business Recovery Loan Program and $8.24 million from the Bridge Loan Program) to the BRG Program to fulfill the demand for program funds. 2,166 eligible businesses are awaiting disbursement. Of these, 1,714 businesses have not received any previous grant awards from the BRG program, whereas the others are waiting for a supplemental or appeal award. The businesses awaiting funds have an average of 6 employees in NYC. More than 144,000 jobs will have been directly affected by the BRG program. As contemplated in each of the Action Plans, ESD and EDC are seeking $10 million in reimbursement of funds for the Retail Recovery Grant and Lower Manhattan Plan programs, respectively. These programs provided economic compensation to Lower Manhattan small businesses in the fall of 2001, while federal funding was being secured. The Retail Recovery Grant disbursed $13.7M to 3,054 companies. ESD estimates that a gap of $74,500,000 exists for the BRG program including $54,500,000.00 for BRG grants to nearly 2,100 small businesses and $20,000,000.00 for repayment to the City and the State for the Retail Recovery Grant and Lower Manhattan Non-Retail Recovery Program. The total estimated cost for WTC Business Recovery Grant Program supplemental funding is up to $74,500,000.00.
Location Description Manhattan south of 14th Street
Dates Start Date 11/22/2002
End Date 12/31/2003
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $224,500,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $224,500,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Businesses 6,112
# of Non-business Organizations benefitting 213

Activity :  SFARG-7719 -- Econ. development or recovery activity that creates/retains jobs
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SMALL FIRM ATTRACTION AND RETENTION GRANT PROGRAM (SFARG) --- This plan details LMDC's proposed expenditure of $350 million to supplement three business recovery and economic revitalization programs initiated and administered by Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's economic development agency, in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). ESD Action Plan History -- Business Recovery Programs Established by ESD -- Congress appropriated an initial $700 million to New York State for economic recovery and revitalization efforts through HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program. This fund is managed by ESD in cooperation with EDC in accordance with a Final Action Plan and an Amended Action Plan accepted and approved by HUD. The Final Action Plan describes all of the business recovery and revitalization programs. The Amended Action Plan modifies three programs: (1) the Small Firm Attraction & Retention Grant Program, (2) the WTC Business Recovery Loan Fund, and (3) the Infrastructure Rebuilding Program. Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan are available on the ESD web site: www.empire.state.ny.us. Additional Business Recovery Funding from LMDC -- Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan recognized that more than $700 million would be needed to fully fund the business recovery and revitalization programs as described. When an initial $2 billion was appropriated to LMDC, Congress intended that some portion would be directed to the business recovery and revitalization effort administered by ESD. In fact, $500 million of the initial appropriations (the $700 million and the $2.0 billion) is required to be made available to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to compensate them for economic losses. LMDC is publishing this Partial Action Plan to allocate $350 million of the $2 billion fund to three business recovery programs administered by ESD as described in ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan referred to above. Small Firm Attraction & Retention Grant (SFARG) Program -- $50,000,000 (total program fund $155,000,000) -- 1. Overview. ESD and EDC modified the SFARG program to expand eligibility to (a) include firms employing fewer than ten people and eliminated the previous requirement of a minimum of ten employees, and (b) ease lease commitment requirements for those firms located in the area designated as the October 23 Zone. Firms that were eligible for SFARG under the terms published in ESD's Final Action Plan remain eligible without any reduction in previously described benefits. The program modifications respond to community requests for greater assistance to small businesses. 2. Objective. The program is intended to help retain and create 65,000 jobs through the SFARG program at assisted firms. Assisted firms will have an indirect impact upon businesses employing an additional 30,000 individuals. Note that firms assisted by this program will also be eligible for assistance from other ESD programs. Consequently, job impacts across programs are not additive. 3. General Conditions. Attraction and retention of small business establishments is an important, but difficult to achieve, objective of any successful recovery plan. Because there are thousands of small establishments operated by small and large businesses in the lower Manhattan area that will make decisions about whether to remain in the area, it is administratively impractical to provide assistance on a discretionary or case-by-case basis. Thus, ESD and EDC will offer grants to businesses on the following general conditions: For firms operating in the Eligible Area as defined in paragraph 6, the current lease must expire on or prior to December 31, 2004, and the company must sign a new lease, or renew an existing lease for a minimum of five years beyond the current commitment. For firms newly locating within the eligible area, the company must sign a new lease for a minimum of five years. If the firm is located within a section of the Restricted Zone referred to as the October 23rd Zone (the area bounded by the centerlines of Chambers Street, Greenwich Street, Park Place, Broadway, Rector Street, West Street, Albany Street, South End Avenue World Financial Center Esplanade, Murray Street and North End Avenue), the company must sign a new lease, or renew an existing or reaffirm an existing lease. In each case, the new, renewed or reaffirmed lease must expire on or after September 11, 2006 for premises within the October 23rd Zone. 4. New Lease. The new lease must be signed not earlier than September 11, 2001 and not later than December 31, 2004. ESD and EDC may extend availability of assistance if funding remains at the end of the period. 5. Size of Company. Upon application, the firm must employ not more than 200 employees in an establishment in the eligible area. 6. Eligible Area for Location of Lease Space. The new lease or lease amendment is for space located in the area on the south side of the line beginning at the intersection of the Hudson River with the Holland Tunnel, and running thence east to Canal Street, then running along the centerline of Canal Street, to the intersection with Rutgers Street, and thence running along the Centerline of Rutgers Street to the East River. 7. Payments. Except as provided in paragraph 8, ESD/EDC will make two payments of $1,750 per employee to assisted small firms as follows: The first payment will be made upon approval of the application for assistance. The second payment will be made 18 months later based on the company's employment at that time, up to a maximum of 250 employees. However, firms with 3 or less employees will be eligible to receive one payment of $3,500 per employee upon approval of application, in lieu of the two payments indicated above. 8. Firms in Restricted Zone. Firms operating in the Restricted Zone -- the area bounded by the area south of the centerline of Chambers Street from the Hudson River to Broadway, then the area west of the centerline of Broadway running south to Rector Street and the area north of the centerline on Rector Street running west to the Hudson River -- on September 11, 2001 that sign, renew or reaffirm a lease for space in New York City within the Eligible Area defined in paragraph 6, will be eligible for assistance in the same manner as firms described in that paragraph, except that ESD/EDC will make two payments of $2,500 per employee (or one payment of $5,000 if three or less employees). In the event that firms located prior to September 11th in the Restricted Zone relocate outside the Eligible Area, as defined in paragraph 6 above, but within New York City, on or prior to December 31, 2002, ESD/EDC will provide two payments of $1,750 per employee or one payment of $3,500 per employee in the same manner as described in paragraph 7. 9. Projected Total Cost of Program. ESD's Amended Action Plan allocates $105 million for the SFARG program. The increase of $25 million over the original allocation of $80 million, recognizes the additional cost of expanding eligibility criteria to include firms with fewer than ten employees. An additional $50 million is being allocated to the SFARG program by LMDC through this Partial Action Plan, bringing the total program fund to $155 million.
Location Description The area on the south side of the line beginning at the intersection of the Hudson River with the Holland Tunnel, and running thence east to Canal Street, then running along the centerline of Canal Street, to the intersection with Rutgers Street, and thence running along the Centerline of Rutgers Street to the East River.
Dates Start Date 11/22/2002
End Date 06/30/2003
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $50,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $50,000,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 3,898
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 2,763
# of Businesses 3,594
# of Persons benefitting 16,774

Activity :  JCRP-7720 -- Econ. development or recovery activity that creates/retains jobs
National Objective Urgent Need
Description WTC JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PROGRAM --- This plan details LMDC's proposed expenditure of $350 million to supplement three business recovery and economic revitalization programs initiated and administered by Empire State Development (ESD), New York State's economic development agency, in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). ESD Action Plan History -- Business Recovery Programs Established by ESD -- Congress appropriated an initial $700 million to New York State for economic recovery and revitalization efforts through HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program. This fund is managed by ESD in cooperation with EDC in accordance with a Final Action Plan and an Amended Action Plan accepted and approved by HUD. The Final Action Plan describes all of the business recovery and revitalization programs. The Amended Action Plan modifies three programs: (1) the Small Firm Attraction & Retention Grant Program, (2) the WTC Business Recovery Loan Fund, and (3) the Infrastructure Rebuilding Program. Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan are available on the ESD web site: www.empire.state.ny.us. Additional Business Recovery Funding from LMDC -- Both ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan recognized that more than $700 million would be needed to fully fund the business recovery and revitalization programs as described. When an initial $2 billion was appropriated to LMDC, Congress intended that some portion would be directed to the business recovery and revitalization effort administered by ESD. In fact, $500 million of the initial appropriations (the $700 million and the $2.0 billion) is required to be made available to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals to compensate them for economic losses. LMDC is publishing this Partial Action Plan to allocate $350 million of the $2 billion fund to three business recovery programs administered by ESD as described in ESD's Final Action Plan and Amended Action Plan referred to above. WTC Job Creation and Retention Program -- $150,000,000 (total program fund-- $320,000,000) -- 1. Overview. The WTC Job Creation and Retention program offers grants, loan guarantees and low cost loans to assist firms with 200 or more employees that were displaced from their workspace for at least one month, as well as other affected firms, and firms willing to create new jobs in the downtown area. 2. Objective. The program is intended to help retain or create 80,000 jobs at assisted businesses and up to an additional 175,000 jobs at businesses indirectly affected by the activities of assisted businesses. Note that businesses assisted by this program will also be eligible for assistance from other ESD programs. Consequently, job impacts across programs are not additive. 3. General Conditions. The program will provide assistance to businesses in the following situations: (a) Businesses located South of Canal Street at the time of the disaster that have remained within lower Manhattan. (b) Businesses located South of Canal Street at the time of the disaster that have temporarily relocated elsewhere because of the disaster. (c) New York City businesses that suffered significant economic dislocation because substantial numbers of their major customers were businesses south of Canal Street. (d) Businesses seeking to locate new operations and create new jobs in lower Manhattan. Assistance will enhance the cost-competitiveness of lower Manhattan location decisions, but will not be used to pirate employment from other states. 4. Number of Employees. Assistance will be offered to firms employing 200 or more. 5. Date of Commitment. Assistance may be made available to businesses that made commitments after September 11th, 2001 and not later than December 31, 2004. ESD and EDC may extend the period of availability if funding is available at the end of the period. 6. Period of Commitment. Assisted companies will be required to maintain jobs in New York City for a minimum of seven years. 7. Assistance. Decisions as to whether to provide assistance and how much to offer will be evaluated on an individual case basis based upon an assessment of the economic value of the project to New York City, risk, location and size of workforce. In addition, there will be assistance for projects for the adaptive reuse of available space to meet the needs of firms with specialized requirements in industries offering substantial job creation potential to the area south of Canal Street. 8. Additional Assistance. Additional assistance will be offered to firms that relocate in lower Manhattan and contribute to the rebuilding of the business community there. 9. Projected Total Cost of Program. ESD’s Action Plans allocate $170 million to the WTC Job Creation and Retention program. An additional $150 million is being allocated to the program by LMDC through this Partial Action Plan, bringing the total program fund to $320 million.
Location Description South of Canal Street
Dates Start Date 11/22/2002
End Date 06/30/2003
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $150,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $150,000,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 5,725
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 4,058
# of Businesses 94
# of Persons benefitting 37,600

Sub-Grantee :  Hudson River Park Trust
Activity :  HRPT-7744 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of a public improvement
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - HUDSON RIVER PARK IMPROVEMENTS --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 As LMDC selects projects for funding to revitalize Lower Manhattan, support from the public is considered. Public support for the proposed short-term capital project is summarized here. Many have asked for and voiced support for the construction of various parks in Lower Manhattan, including Senator Schumer, Community Board 1 and Community Board 2, the Friends of Hudson River Park, the Historic District Council, and others from the public and private sectors. The creation of open spaces and neighborhood parks will provide public facilities that add to the quality of life for all communities in lower Manhattan and draw residents and visitors to the area, which will also contribute to the rehabilitation of Lower Manhattan. The LMDC has heard from numerous groups supporting the Hudson River Park improvements. The Friends of Hudson River Park state that the section between Houston and Chambers Streets will be an extraordinary recreational resource for Downtown residents. Improvements to the park will enhance the quality of this public facility by adding recreational opportunities and the park will serve as a major attraction in Lower Manhattan. Other comments expressing support have been received from Community Board 1, Senator Schumer, Friends of Hudson River Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition, Historic Districts Council, New York City, Audubon Society, State Senator Thomas K. Duane, Hudson Park Trust Council, the New York Building Congress, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and others from the public and private sector. The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Hudson River Park Improvements --- The Hudson River Park Trust was created in 1998 to design, build, and operate a five-mile stretch of self-sufficient waterfront public park along the Hudson River. Hudson River Park has over 5 million users annually. The Park consists of seven segments. Segments 1, 2, and 3 include the Lower Manhattan communities of Battery Park City and TriBeca, both of which were severely impacted by the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. To advance the revitalization of these areas and support the stabilization and expansion of the collective residential community, the Hudson River Park Trust has proposed the creation of a set of new tennis courts and an ice skating rink between West Houston and Spring Streets. The tennis courts will effectively replace a set of courts that previously existed in Battery Park City. The ice skating rink, an amenity currently unavailable in Lower Manhattan, will replace the one that was located at the World Trade Center and will serve thousands of residents and attract thousands more to the downtown area. The waterfront location offers a majestic setting for both the tennis courts and ice skating rink. The Park is also easily accessible to the other substantial residential communities along the west side of Lower Manhattan. Those communities are served extensively by facilities at the Hudson River Park. The LMDC’s assistance to the Hudson River Park Trust will help make possible the construction of public recreational facilities that will improve the quality of life in Lower Manhattan, making it a more desirable place to live, which will not only help retain existing residents, but attract more residents and visitors to the area. This project will benefit workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan.
Location Description Hudson River Park between West Houston and Spring Streets.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $2,600,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $2,600,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 85,217
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 60,934
# of Persons benefitting 156,087

Sub-Grantee :  New York City Department of Design and Construction
Activity :  IM-0103 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of public facilities
National Objective Urgent Need
Description INTERIM MEMORIAL --- The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation will provide funding for the design and installation of the interim memorial for victims of the September 11th World Trade Center tragedy and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. This use of funds benefits the health and welfare of all of the communities affected by the September 11th tragedy and the nation by providing a place where these communities can come together to remember and commemorate the victims of the attacks during this period of recovery and rebuilding. The memorial is located in a section of historic Battery Park known as Eisenhower Mall, near Bowling Green and adjacent to Hope Garden. The centerpiece of the memorial is "The Sphere for Plaza Fountain,” a monument to fostering world peace that sat atop a granite fountain in the center of the 5-acre World Trade Center Plaza. The Sphere is framed on either side by a row of trees and park benches. The LMDC Board and staff worked closely with representatives of victims' families, area residents, and city and state officials to design the plan for the interim memorial and to identify an appropriate site. A team consisting of LMDC, city and state planners, engineers, and architects designed and prepared the site and installed the interim memorial. Extensive preparation of the site was necessary to support The Sphere. Preparation of the site included landscaping, the installation of decorative stones, and the construction of structural supports to hold The Sphere in place. The Parks Department estimates that approximately 300 visitors per day visit the Memorial.
Location Description The Interim Memorial is installed in a section of historic Battery Park known as Eisenhower Mall, near Bowling Green and adjacent to Hope Garden.
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 01/30/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $350,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $350,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Persons benefitting 300

Sub-Grantee :  New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Activity :  ColPk-7721 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of public facilities
National Objective Urgent Need
Description THE RENOVATION OF THE PAVILLION IN COLUMBUS PARK -- A. Project Description -- The City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks Department) requested $428,571 for the renovation of Columbus Park’s pavilion, a structure erected in 1897. The project includes rehabilitation to address the decay of the building’s infrastructure. The project expands on recent renovation efforts by the Parks Department and proposes the creation of new community space in the lower level of the pavilion and the refurbishment of the upper loggia for recreational programming. In addition, the project will eliminate barriers and promote accessibility for people with disabilities. The Parks Department has been conditionally awarded a grant of $1 million from the National Park Service’s Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) contingent upon the receipt of an additional $428,571 to meet their estimated costs. The total cost of the project is $1,428,571. Columbus Park is a heavily used neighborhood park bounded by Baxter, Bayard, Mulberry, and Worth Streets. Bayard and Mulberry Streets are characterized by low-rise residential buildings with small-scale ground floor retail. Baxter and Worth Streets are dominated by Chatham Towers, a high-rise middle-income apartment complex, and the large institutional buildings of the City’s Civic Center. The park is the main place for outdoor recreation for adults and children in Chinatown. A wide variety of community-based organizations program recreational activity in the park, including volleyball, basketball, Asian table games, and tai chi. The pavilion was fenced off five years ago when decay of the building infrastructure created safety hazards. Columbus Park predominantly serves low and moderate income households. The area immediately surrounding Columbus Park includes the zip codes 10002 and 10038. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, over 60% of the households in this area earn less than 80% of New York City’s median income. The Parks Department has already made a significant commitment to the renovation of Columbus Park. According to UPARR guidelines municipalities may apply annually to receive funds for the improvement of one park per municipality. The Parks Department selected Columbus Park to receive the UPARR grant. The Columbus Park pavilion project has received support from an extensive list of local civic institutions, including the Asian American Youth Center, Chinatown YMCA, Chinese American Planning Council, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families, Indochina Sino-American Community Center, New York Asian Women’s Center, United East Athletic Association, and the American Institute of Architects. Plans for the rehabilitation of the park have received the support of varied elected officials, including: State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Council Member Alan Gerson, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, State Senator Thomas Duane, and Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields. -- B. Considerations for Funding -- Scarcity of Recreation Space -- The renovation of the pavilion at Columbus Park has been deemed essential to maintain the overall quality of the park: - Rehabilitation of the pavilion will open a structure that has been closed for five years, free up scarce outdoor space for other activities, and rehabilitate a community eyesore. - There is a need for public space in Lower Manhattan to replace public space lost in the destruction of the World Trade Center complex. - Community District 3, where the park is located, has a population of 164,407 as of the 2000 Census. This area has only .73 acres of parkland per 1,000 people compared with the average of 1.7 acres per 1,000 people for Manhattan overall and the minimum ratio of 1.5 acres per 1,000 people prescribed by the Environmental Quality Review. - The only other Major Parks (defined by City Planning to be parks of 9 acres or more) on the east side of Lower Manhattan are City Hall Park and the East River Park. City Hall Park does not have community recreation space. The East River Park is difficult to access for residents in the Chinatown area. -- Community Development Impact -- The renovation of Columbus Park can play a key role in the revitalization of Chinatown. - The park serves as an important entrance point to Chinatown linking the civic center with the retail and residential areas. - The park is located across the street from the main community building, which houses the only museum in Chinatown as well as one of the largest senior centers. - The park is located one block away from Mott Street, the main restaurant district in Chinatown. - The Parks Department estimates that the rehabilitation of the pavilion, the restoration of existing facilities for public use, and the establishment of new sheltered and indoor space will allow for an increase in park usage of 36,000 users, better serving the growing population of this neighborhood. -- Insufficient Funding -- The renovation has received support from public officials and the UPARR program. However, projected renovation expenses exceed the funding they can provide. Constraints on the City’s budget limit the ability of the Parks Department to otherwise obtain the matching funds required by the UPARR guidelines.
Location Description Columbus Park is bounded by Baxter, Bayard, Mulberry, and Worth Streets.
Dates Start Date 07/01/2003
End Date 06/30/2006
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $428,571.00
Other Funds Total $1,000,000.00
Total Funds $1,428,571.00
Funding Sources National Park Service’s Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) $1,000,000.00
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 40,712
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 29,733
# of Public Facilities 1
# of Persons benefitting 66,645

Activity :  Parks-7743 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of a public improvement
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND OPEN SPACES --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 As LMDC selects projects for funding to revitalize Lower Manhattan, support from the public is considered. Many have asked for and voiced support for the construction of various parks in Lower Manhattan, including Senator Schumer, Community Board 1 and Community Board 2, the Friends of Hudson River Park, the Historic District Council, and others from the public and private sectors. The creation of open spaces and neighborhood parks will provide public facilities that add to the quality of life for all communities in lower Manhattan and draw residents and visitors to the area, which will also contribute to the rehabilitation of Lower Manhattan. Representing many businesses in New York City, the Partnership for New York City has commented on the need to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, the need for transformation of areas with the “appearance of a ‘war zone’ into a secure but pleasant place,” and the provision of amenities to improve street life and the neighborhood for workers, residents, and visitors. The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Neighborhood Parks & Open Spaces --- Many Lower Manhattan parks and open spaces were closed or damaged after September 11, 2001. Enhancing and rehabilitating these open spaces, as well as creating new parks, is critical to meet the needs for public space that serves workers in Lower Manhattan, tourists, and the existing and growing residential populations of Lower Manhattan. To address these needs, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has recently prepared a Lower Manhattan Open Space Vision Plan. Community Board 1 and 3 comprise the proposed Lower Manhattan project area. Community Board 1 has the highest population growth rate of the city’s 59 community boards, with increases of 100%, 59%, and 35%, over the last three decades respectively. According to the 2000 Census, the population is 34,420 residents, with over 6,791 families. A dire need for additional parks has repeatedly been identified by Community Board 1 in its annual Statement of Needs, particularly on the district’s east side where virtually no park space is available. In addition to its growing residential population, the area hosts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, making improved public spaces essential to the sustainability of the area. In contrast, further east, Community Board 3 consists of predominantly low- and moderate-income households and has the third lowest median income in Manhattan. Community Board 3 has a long tradition of ethnic, economic, and cultural diversity and with a population of 164,407 according to the 2000 Census is one of the City’s most densely populated areas. The need for additional parkland and the rehabilitation of existing parks has been identified as a high priority of the Community Board. Enhanced parks and new green spaces across the residential communities throughout Lower Manhattan will serve as a catalyst for the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan by providing public facilities for local workers, a draw for businesses, and an improvement in the quality of life for downtown’s growing residential population. They will also provide a significant destination for visitors by capitalizing on downtown’s magnificent waterfront setting, unique architectural character, and important historical context. The initiative involves at least 13 sites. Projects may include, but are not limited to: • East River Waterfront Spaces – Coenties Slip; Old Slip; Wall Street Triangle; • Neighborhood Parks – Al Smith Playground; Brooklyn Bridge/Drumgoole Plaza; TriBeca Park; Washington Market Park; and • Gateway Parks – Battery Bosque; Bowling Green; Canal, Varick & Laight Streets; Columbus Park; East River Park Ball fields; and Sara D. Roosevelt Park. The scopes of work planned for these projects may include, but are not limited to: • New Parks and Significant Enhancements - The park at Canal, Varick & Laight is a new park at a site in TriBeca which is currently broken asphalt and cobbles. The Battery Bosque is a newly designed portion of an existing park with plans to include an ornamental garden, evening lighting, and a fountain. The Bosque will complement other improvements in Battery Park such as the renovation of historic Castle Clinton, a project being coordinated and partially funded by the Battery Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization which raises money and implements improvements in the park. The Coenties Slip project is planned to create a permanent public space from existing temporary space in unused roadbed. Wall Street Triangle is planned to be significantly greened with planting beds, flowering trees, and an expanded sidewalk. The Brooklyn Bridge Plaza and Drumgoole Plaza projects are planned to remove parking spaces and replace traffic barriers to expand and improve the public space. • Major Rehabilitations - The Central Lawn of Washington Market Park, a major destination in a heavily residential neighborhood, is planned to be reconstructed with new turf and an irrigation system. Bowling Green, America’s first park, is planned to be completely refurbished. Portions of Columbus Park are planned to be reconstructed; new amenities in this heavily used Chinatown park are planned to include benches, game and picnic tables, drinking fountains, and lighting. • Athletic Facilities - A number of the projects will enhance athletic facilities: the East River Park project is planned to reconstruct natural ball fields to address the needs of downtown’s schools and sports leagues; the Al Smith Playground project is planned to improve upon existing athletic facilities; and the Sarah D. Roosevelt project is planned to include reconstructed fields. LMDC and the Parks Department will select parks based on the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD Eligibility Criteria; • Consistent with New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Lower Manhattan Open Space Vision Plan; • Consistent with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City’s Vision for Lower Manhattan; • Consistent with LMDC Public Realm Study, where applicable; • Time frame for completion within one year or show substantial and significant progress within one year; • Location and community served ensures coverage of complete area of Lower Manhattan below Houston Street; and • All projects combined provide a mix of active and passive uses throughout Lower Manhattan. This project will benefit workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan.
Location Description Wall Street Triangle- Wall Street, Pearl and Water streets; Coenties Slip- Coenties Slip, Pearl and Water streets; Tribeca Park- Beach Street, 6th Ave, and Ericsson Place; East River Park Ballfields- Montgomery-Houston Street and FDR drive; Drumgoole Plaza- Frankfort and Gold Streets; Brooklyn Bridge Plaza- Avenue of the Finest, Frankfort St, and Park Row. Improvement will be made up to Chatham Square; Sara D. Roosevelt Park- Forsyth, Canal, Chrystie, and E. Houston; Bowling Green- Broadway and Whitehall Street; Al Smith Playground- Catherine, Madison, to Oliver Street; Washington Market Park- Greenwich and Chambers Streets; Old Slip- Old Slip, Water, and FDR.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $26,149,189.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $26,149,189.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 85,217
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 60,934
# of Persons benefitting 156,087

Sub-Grantee :  New York City Economic Development Corporation
Activity :  NYSE-7742 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of a public improvement
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE AREA SECURITY AND AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 As LMDC selects projects for funding to revitalize Lower Manhattan, support from the public is considered. Representing many businesses in New York City, the Partnership for New York City has commented on the need to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, the need for transformation of areas with the “appearance of a ‘war zone’ into a secure but pleasant place,” and the provision of amenities to improve street life and the neighborhood for workers, residents, and visitors. The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- New York Stock Exchange Area Security and Aesthetic Improvements --- Heightened safety concerns since September 11, 2001 have intensified existing efforts to secure the area surrounding the New York Stock Exchange located in the heart of the financial district. Unsightly and temporary barricades, checkpoints, and security vehicles have decreased the quality-of-life and ease of access for local residents, businesses, workers, and visitors. A security and aesthetic plan, based in part on a pre-September 11 plan for the New York Stock Exchange area, will address these issues in the area roughly bounded by Broadway to the west, Pine Street to the north, William Street to the east, and Beaver Street to the south. Current plans include installing security barriers and guard facilities on critical streets, developing a more effective street treatment, and providing more attractive street furniture, such as bollards, barriers, and fences, to facilitate secure pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the historic core of Lower Manhattan. This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan.
Location Description The area is roughly bounded by Broadway to the west, Pine Street to the north, William Street to the east, and Beaver Street to the south.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $10,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $10,000,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Persons benefitting 153,231

Activity :  P-EDC-7700 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LONG-TERM PLANNING - LOWER MANHATTAN PLANNING STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENTS --- Long-term planning provides funding to plan for public investments including a plan that transforms public boulevards into grand public promenades and one that capitalizes on the underutilized resources of Lower Manhattan. By providing funding for these important long-term projects now, LMDC will ensure the ability to move forward on the critical components of the revitalization of Lower Manhattan as quickly as possible. The projects that will be funded in long-term planning must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s Principles and Preliminary Blueprint for the Future of Lower Manhattan; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s A Vision for Lower Manhattan: Context and Program for the Innovative Design Study; • Consistent with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City’s Vision for Lower Manhattan; and • Enhancement of Lower Manhattan transportation services, connecting Lower Manhattan to the world. --- Lower Manhattan Planning Studies and Improvements --- LMDC is coordinating with various agencies of the City of New York in order to pursue planning studies and targeted improvement projects that will address ongoing complications resulting from the damage on September 11th and assist in Lower Manhattan’s recovery by improving the physical environment of Lower Manhattan. Ongoing construction, enhanced security measures, and the loss of public open space are among the many factors that necessitate the planning studies proposed. The planning studies aim to provide more public open space, improve the public realm through aesthetic enhancements and practical measures such as traffic management, and facilitate the construction that will occur in Lower Manhattan in the coming years. As contemplated in New York City’s Vision for Lower Manhattan, public investments in these types of projects can trigger private market reactions that will strengthen Lower Manhattan’s role as a global financial center, major commercial office market, residential neighborhood, and host to visitors from around the world. To make these investments successful, they must be carefully planned, taking into account what exists in Lower Manhattan today and what the potential is for the future. Lower Manhattan has significant physical assets, including waterfront on three sides, landmarks from throughout American history, and a street grid and urban experience unique to North America. However, in addition to the tragic loss of life on September 11, 2001, the physical destruction and disruption that occurred in Lower Manhattan made clear that the future growth and success of the district depends on how well its buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces work together to accommodate its existing uses and assets with future development opportunities. A comprehensive effort is required to coordinate work toward improving the quality of Lower Manhattan’s infrastructure, public spaces, waterfront, and streets. The planning studies are focused on the area south of Houston Street in Manhattan with an emphasis on areas beyond the boundaries of the World Trade Center site. The East River waterfront design study will explore improved alternative uses for the waterfront between the Battery Maritime Building and Pier 42 to the north, including the development of open spaces and development sites for a wide variety of uses. The street management plan will enable the most efficient use of street and sidewalks in Lower Manhattan through traffic data collection, traffic and parking management, and distribution of traffic information. A comprehensive urban design study of the spaces and services along Water Street will provide options to improve the experience along the length of the boulevard. The infrastructure management plan will survey and analyze Lower Manhattan’s infrastructure, in particular conditions underground, and develop a strategy for improved future provision of infrastructure. These planning activities will evaluate existing conditions and analyze, design, and develop options to improve uses, public space, and access. These activities may include the following activities: architecture and landscape architecture; urban design and planning; marine, structural, civil, mechanical, environmental, and traffic engineering; intelligent traffic systems design; surveying; infrastructure analysis and design; construction management; financial and cost accounting; economic impact analysis; commercial real estate, residential property, and retail analysis; environmental consultation; legal advice and consultation; graphic design; and other related disciplines.
Location Description N/A
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2005
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $4,129,000.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $4,129,000.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Sub-Grantee :  New York City School Construction Authority
Activity :  MHS-7745 -- Acquisition, construction,reconstruction of public facilities
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 As LMDC selects projects for funding to revitalize Lower Manhattan, support from the public is considered. Public support for the proposed short-term capital project is summarized here. The proposed short-term capital project, Millennium High School, will provide increased educational opportunities for the children of Lower Manhattan and the unique quality of the school will help retain residents in the area. The school has received resounding support from many elected officials and civic organizations, including Community Board 1, Councilman Alan Gerson, Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Hillary Clinton. Community Board 1 stated that, “Excellent public schools were a significant factor leading to the popularity of Lower Manhattan as a place for the families to live and raise their children…finding a suitable public high school for one’s child is a more difficult challenge. The Millennium High School would fill that void here in our district and would give families yet another good reason to live in this community.” The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- Millennium High School --- The Millennium High School, an academically rigorous school, will be the first open admission high school specifically serving Lower Manhattan students. The area served will be all of Lower Manhattan south of Houston Street. The high schools currently located below Houston Street serve students from all over the city; many are selective and require a test for entry or have specialized fields of study. Ensuring the stability and encouraging the growth of the residential population has been identified as key in Lower Manhattan’s economic recovery from September 11th. A new, academically rigorous neighborhood high school will be a public facility that will help retain families in Lower Manhattan, as well as attract new families with school-age children. Currently, students need to commute to school in other parts of Manhattan and New York City. The creation of the Millennium High School has broad community support. Community Board 1 has created a not-for-profit corporation to accept donations for the school. While the New York City Department of Education (DOE) supports the creation of the school, DOE does not have sufficient capital funds to create a new high school; therefore DOE is relying almost exclusively on funding sources outside DOE to open the school. The Millennium High School will be located at 75 Broad Street at the intersection of Broad and South William Street. LMDC funds will be used to renovate the space at 75 Broad Street. The renovations entail converting three floors of what is currently commercial office space into classrooms, administrative offices, and other school facilities. The top floor of the building will converted into a gymnasium. This project will benefit residents in Lower Manhattan. The Millennium High School will have 500 students at full enrollment. The Millennium High School is adding a new class each year. In Fall 2003, there will be a 9th grade and a 10th grade class for a total of 250 students. The estimated cost included in this partial action plan for this project is up to $3,000,000.00. Other resources are expected to be available for this project to address the needs outlined in this plan. These other expected resources from private and non-Federal public sources may include, but are not limited to, capital and operating costs from the City of New York, the City Council, the State Assembly, and private funders.
Location Description The Millennium High School is located at 75 Broad Street at the intersection of Broad and South William Street. The area served will be all of Lower Manhattan south of Houston Street.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $3,000,000.00
Other Funds Total $4,000,000.00
Total Funds $7,000,000.00
Funding Sources Other Private Funds - various $1,000,000.00
State Senate and Assembly Secured Funds $2,000,000.00
City Council Secured Funds $1,000,000.00
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Low/Mod Income persons benefitting 85,217
# of Low-Income persons benefitting 60,934
# of Public Facilities 1
# of Persons benefitting 156,087

Sub-Grantee :  New York State Department of Transportation
Activity :  P-WSt-7700 -- Planning
National Objective N/A
Description LONG-TERM PLANNING - WEST STREET PLANNING --- Long-term planning provides funding to plan for public investments including a transportation plan that positions Lower Manhattan as the gateway to the region and the world, a plan that transforms public boulevards into grand public promenades, and one that capitalizes on the underutilized resources of Lower Manhattan. By providing funding for these important long-term projects now, LMDC will ensure the ability to move forward on the critical components of the revitalization of Lower Manhattan as quickly as possible. The projects that will be funded in long-term planning must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s Principles and Preliminary Blueprint for the Future of Lower Manhattan; • Consistent with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s A Vision for Lower Manhattan: Context and Program for the Innovative Design Study; • Consistent with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City’s Vision for Lower Manhattan; and • Enhancement of Lower Manhattan transportation services, connecting Lower Manhattan to the world. ---West Street Planning --- New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) is responsible for post-September 11th repair of Route 9A, also known as West Street in Manhattan, as well as the planning for future enhancements. West Street is a multi-lane, 260-foot wide highway serving both regional and local traffic in Lower Manhattan. The street acts as the western boundary for the World Trade Center site. West Street’s traffic conditions and width -- more than twice as wide as a typical Manhattan avenue -- make it a barrier for pedestrians by separating Battery Park City, the World Financial Center, and the Hudson River waterfront from the rest of Lower Manhattan. Significantly, West Street acts as a divide between the World Trade Center site, the emerging residential community south of Liberty Street, and the existing Battery Park City community. Residents complain about the potential safety hazards of crossing West Street and retailers in the World Financial Center suffer from difficult access. Since September 11th, there has been extensive discussion of the best ways in which to accommodate the large traffic volumes that flow along West Street, while also improving the pedestrian experience and making the areas adjacent to West Street more amenable to residential and commercial development. The portion that runs along the length of the World Trade Center site is of special concern since it must provide an appropriately dignified and aesthetically graceful setting next to the future World Trade Center memorial. NYS DOT has considered numerous design concepts to consider all significant factors. Goals for the design of West Street include creating better east-west pedestrian connections, improving the pedestrian environment, easing surface congestion, and accommodating the need to create a quiet, respectful site for the memorial. NYS DOT’s work on West Street to be funded in this Partial Action Plan includes necessary technical services related to the repair and restoration of essential transportation facilities and planning for future enhancements to West Street.
Location Description West Street, south of Chambers Street, in Manhattan.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $4,505,848.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $4,505,848.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Sub-Grantee :  New York State Department of Transportation; Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Activity :  West-7746 -- Rehabilitation/reconstruction of a public improvement
National Objective Urgent Need
Description SHORT-TERM CAPITAL PROJECTS - WEST STREET PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS --- The short-term capital projects were selected through a consultation process involving participants from community groups, local businesses, and city and state government to revitalize the Lower Manhattan community as well as facilitate economic development after the attacks of September 11th. Manhattan Community Board 1 contributed insight into residents’ needs for the area at meetings and through written correspondence. Input was solicited and received from organizations such as the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Real Estate Board of New York, the Association for a Better New York, the Partnership for New York City, Wall Street Rising, and the American Institute of Architects. Major area firms and property owners were also consulted to determine specific needs and ways to facilitate and sustain economic growth. The City of New York Mayor’s Office compiled input from a number of sources and a range of constituencies, determining areas of overlap and greatest need. The Short-Term Capital Projects were first announced by Governor George Pataki on April 24, 2003 The short-term capital projects will provide immediate relief to Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, workers, students, and visitors by improving accessibility in and around Lower Manhattan and enhancing the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan, making this a more attractive place to live, work, and visit. These projects can be completed in the short-term, many within six months to one year, providing tangible improvements to life in Lower Manhattan and helping to retain and attract businesses and residents while work to realize the long-term vision moves forward. The short-term capital projects selected must meet some or all of the following criteria: • Consistent with HUD eligibility criteria • Enhance the quality-of-life in Lower Manhattan in the near-term for residents, businesses, workers, students, and/ or visitors; • Provide or enhance open space in Lower Manhattan; • Leverage additional private or public funds for completion of the full scope of the capital project; and • Funds will be used for capital or core costs, not operational costs. All projects must be short-term in that they must be able to be completed within one year. Exceptions will be allowed for projects that show substantial and significant progress and meet some or all of the criteria above within one year. --- West Street Pedestrian Connections --- This project proposes to construct a temporary pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Vesey and West Streets and provide enhancements to the current bridge and walkway at Liberty Street. This improvement is intended to foster safe pedestrian flows across West Street, as well as appropriately handle the expected high volumes of pedestrians that will use this crossing daily once PATH service is restored by December of 2003. The former North Bridge, which connected the World Trade Center site to the World Financial Center, was entirely destroyed by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This bridge was a major connection between the World Trade Center PATH Terminal (which served an estimated 67,000 in-bound PATH riders daily before it was destroyed on September 11, 2001) and the heavily utilized offices at the World Financial Center. During peak hours, 6,000 people per hour utilized the pedestrian bridge prior to September 11th. Since the attacks, the number of pedestrians crossing West Street at the Vesey Street intersection has steadily recovered from levels immediately after the attacks, and it is expected that as the area around the World Trade Center recovers, these numbers will continue to rise. Further, the temporary PATH service to the PATH Terminal at the World Trade Center site is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2003. As PATH riders arrive at the World Trade Center and cross West Street to reach the World Financial Center, a replacement for the destroyed bridge will be needed in order to safely and efficiently serve the estimated 6,500 pedestrians that would utilize the West Street-Vesey Street intersection hourly. This Partial Action Plan will provide funding for both construction of the Vesey Street Bridge and for improvements to the Liberty Street connection. This project will benefit businesses, workers, residents, and visitors in Lower Manhattan. Other resources are expected to be available for this project to address the needs outlined in this plan. These other expected resources from private and non-Federal public sources may include, but are not limited to, on-going maintenance costs for the Liberty Street and Vesey Street connections.
Location Description Liberty Street at West Street and Vesey Street at West Street in Manhattan.
Dates Start Date 08/06/2003
End Date 12/31/2004
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $21,155,811.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $21,155,811.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries # of Persons benefitting 9,400

Sub-Grantee :  New York University
Activity :  LTC-7714 -- Administration
National Objective N/A
Description LISTENING TO THE CITY - The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s first Principle for Action states its commitment to making decisions based on an inclusive and open process as it achieves its mission of remembering, rebuilding and revitalizing Lower Manhattan. Critical to achieving this mission is to engage and receive input from all of the various stakeholders all of whom share a commitment to Lower Manhattan. On July 20th, the Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York and other major civic organizations will convene Listening to the City II, a “citizen’s summit” of 5,000 people demographically representative of the region to discuss proposals to rebuild lower Manhattan. The participation of the LMDC will provide the LMDC with an opportunity to receive a significant amount of public input that is broad based and representative of the various stakeholders. This modern town meeting will entail facilitated roundtable discussions that are supported by the latest in networked computer technology. The Civic Alliance is a coalition sponsored by New York University (NYU), the Regional Plan Association, New School University, Pratt Institute, and over 85 business, community, and civic groups representing a cross-section of New York and the Region. Its purpose is to provide a broad umbrella for civic planning and advocacy efforts in support of the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan. The Civic Alliance is partnering through NYU with AmericaSpeaks, a nationally-recognized, nonprofit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to engaging citizen voices in governance by using innovative large-scale meeting techniques and the latest and most effective "decision-support" technologies to ensure that all participants’ ideas are captured and their priorities counted. The content developed for the event will grow out of LMDC’s planning effort and will include the work of civic groups focused on the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan. To ensure the broadest participation possible special efforts will be made to reach out to all of the various stakeholders and communities that were affected by the World Trade Center attacks. Participants will represent residents and workers, survivors and families of victims, emergency and rescue workers, business and property owners, citizens and civic leaders, and citizens from the five boroughs, as well as suburban New York and New Jersey. They will reflect considerable age, income, ethnic, racial, geographic, and gender diversity as well. It also provides LMDC and other decision makers with feedback about how a large, demographically representative group of citizens views a set of issues that LMDC will help frame. The Listening to the City Program will include the following activities eligible under HUD’s CDBG Program: Program Delivery Activity #1 - Outreach to diverse economic, ethnic, and geographic communities in the New York metropolitan area to achieve a participation target of 5,000 individuals in the Forum to elicit comment, input, and feedback regarding the plans for redevelopment of Lower Manhattan, including the preliminary planning principles, ideas, and framework put forth by the Grantee. Such outreach efforts include personal, electronic, print, media, and Web-based strategies and efforts to recruit members of those communities affected by the attacks on the World Trade Center and its aftermath. Activity #2 - Technology to support computerized online and telephone registration permitting immediate collection and daily monitoring of demographic information as well as individual participant systems permitting maximum dissemination of information, control of content and material, and levels of response and feedback during public forum. Activity #3 - Communications-related activities, including advertisements and registrants’ materials, to attract widespread, diverse participation, and extensive media coverage of the event, including the development of an overall communications strategy, outreach/promotion messages and materials, advance coverage, press conferences, and event coverage. Activity #4 - Translation and interpreter services for all outreach and participants’ materials to solicit and permit participation by members of the hearing-impaired and non-English-speaking communities in Manhattan. Activity #5 - Reports on details and summaries of information collected at Forum.
Location Description The Listening to the City II Program is a public interactive forum held on July 20 and 22, 2002 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. To ensure the broadest participation possible special efforts will be made to reach out to all of the various stakeholders and communities that were affected by the World Trade Center attacks. Participants represent residents and workers, survivors and families of victims, emergency and rescue workers, business and property owners, citizens and civic leaders, and commuters from the five boroughs, as well as suburban New York and New Jersey. They will reflect considerable age, income, ethnic, racial, geographic, and gender diversity as well.
Dates Start Date 06/07/2002
End Date 09/10/2002
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $500,000.00
Other Funds Total $1,865,078.71
Total Funds $2,365,078.71
Funding Sources Foundations and corporate and private fundraising $1,865,078.71
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A

Sub-Grantee :  None
Activity :  NA -- Administration
National Objective N/A
Description N/A
Location Description N/A
Dates Start Date 02/01/2002
End Date 02/01/2010
Funds HUD Disaster Funds $0.00
Other Funds Total $0.00
Total Funds $0.00
Funding Sources N/A
Accomplishments/Beneficiaries  N/A