Envision SoHo-NoHo “Defining Mixed-Use” Public Workshop #1

This public workshop 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.

• Details: Envision SoHo-NoHo Public Workshop #1
• Time: Thursday, February 28th, 6-8:15 PM
• Location: 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. North Wing, Mezzanine

After initial research on existing land use, demographic, and economic conditions of the neighborhoods, in January 2019, Borough President Brewer, Department of City Planning Director Lago and Council Member Chin announced the start of the community engagement process. The goal of the engagement is to deepen understanding of existing neighborhood conditions and needs of the people who live, work and create in SoHo and NoHo, and encourage an informed public dialogue that is focused on neighborhood priorities and planning strategies for the future of the two neighborhoods.

Format of Feb 28 “Defining Mixed-Use” 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 Here

For more information on zoning in SoHo, see SoHo Zoning Guidebook Here

For more information on the February 6, 2019 Open House, see Open House Summary Here

For more information on the Envision SoHo/NoHo planning process, visit the Envision SoHo/NoHo website Here

We look forward to seeing many of you on February 28!