Envision SoHo-NoHo: Public Workshop 1

By Manhattan Borough President’s Office, Council Member Margaret Chin’s Office, and the Department of City Planning

Feb 28  |  Community

Public Workshop #1: Defining Mixed-Use – SoHo Community

The first public workshop of Envision SoHo-NoHo will focus on local stakeholders’ ideas and visions for the neighborhoods related to retail and office space, the creative industries, and quality of life issues.

Format of Feb 28 thematic workshop. 6-8:15 PM:

• 6 — 6:30 PM: Community members arrive and mingle with SoHo/NoHo Process sponsors, Manhattan Borough President Brewer, Council Member Chin, City Planning Director Lago, their staff, and engagement facilitator, Jonathan Martin.

• 6:30 — 7 PM: Presentation by staff about the engagement process, what to expect at this session, and data and research findings about the mix of uses and jobs in SoHo and NoHo today.

• 7 — 7:45 PM: Breakout groups and facilitated discussions focused on the range of non-residential uses, such as retail, office and creative industries, in SoHo and NoHo and how strategies beyond zoning can be employed to support quality of life concerns.

• 7:45 — 8:15 PM: Workshop participants regroup, share highlights of their breakout discussion and feedback and Q&A.

For more information, visit the Press Release from NYC Department of City Planning