Elements of Innovative Urban Living

Income-based Affordable Housing

The housing program will focus on income-based affordable housing and will include:

  • Approximately 2,050 units income-based affordable housing units across 10 buildings

  • Income bands ranging from extremely low to moderate income

  • Senior housing

Culture & Arts

Anchored by the existing Christian Cultural Center and with the addition of a new Performing Arts Center, the new development will be a Cultural Hub within the Community. Cultural enhancements will include:

  • A brand new Performing Arts Center for theatre, dance, music, film, lectures and panel discussions reflecting the local community

  • A public community gathering space and a centrally located publicly accessible plaza

Affordable Homeownership

The Urban Village allows residents to call East New York home for generations through providing a permanently affordable component for homeownership.

  • Homeowners won’t spend more than 35% of their income on common charges and mortgage payments.

  • Homeownership offers the opportunity for residents to build equity and enjoy tax benefits.

  • For more information regarding the affordable housing application process, please visit Housing Connect

Community Facilities

Community support services and facilities will create a more supportive, community-focused environment, and will consist of potential uses such as:

  • 24/7 childcare

  • Senior citizen programming

  • Walk in medical services

  • Community gathering spaces

  • Local non-profit incubation center

Green Living

Sustainable design principles with adherence to Enterprise Green Community Standards, including:

  • Accessible green rooftops

  • Publicly accessible campus quad

  • Recreational outdoor athletic space

  • New community playground

Education

Our vision for an Urban Village calls for enhanced economic opportunity through education, and will provide:

  • Children will benefit from 24 hour day care, a new community playground, recreational and athletic facilities, and accessible open green spaces

  • Vocational training and career trajectory counseling

  • Continuing education for seniors

Neighborhood Retail

Our vision is to enliven the neighborhood’s streetscapes with necessary shops, dining options and destinations that a community relies on, such as:

  • Fresh grocery store

  • Small-format, local shops

  • Walkable and easily accessible retail