CB9M Manhattanville Rezoning Task Force

CB9 MANHATTANVILLE REZONING TASK FORCE
MISSION STATEMENT



· Promote the establishment of a special purpose zoning district in Manhattanville (1) that will guide the real estate market to create a balance of a variety of uses including production/light manufacturing/storage/warehousing, retail, affordable housing, and community facilities while ensuring that the district assets, architecture, and character of Manhattanville are maintained;

· Serve as the umbrella organization for the Community Board, City agencies, local residents and community-based organizations directly and indirectly affected by any rezoning in Manhattanville;

· Develop and negotiate community benefit agreement(s) with relevant developers in Manhattanville for the benefit of Community Board 9 residents, businesses, and property owners;

· Coordinate the access to and use of financial, technical assistance, consultants and pro-bono resources and assets available for the purposes of achieving the above-stated goals;

· Liaise with elected officials and City, State and Federal government agencies, as may be required, for the purposes of achieving the above-stated goals.


(1) Manhattanville is bounded by LaSalle Street to the south and 135th Street to the north; Hudson River to the west and St. Nicholas Terrace to the east