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Coastal Brownfields: At the Water’s Edge New York’s Waterfront Revitalization Program

Coastal Brownfields: At the Water’s Edge New York’s Waterfront Revitalization Program. New York State Department of State Division of Coastal Resources. George E. Pataki , Governor Randy A. Daniels, Secretary of State. NYS Coastal Management Program.

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Coastal Brownfields: At the Water’s Edge New York’s Waterfront Revitalization Program

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  1. Coastal Brownfields: At theWater’sEdge New York’s Waterfront Revitalization Program

  2. New York State Department of State Division of Coastal Resources GeorgeE. Pataki, Governor Randy A. Daniels, Secretary of State

  3. NYS Coastal Management Program Mission: To make waterfront communities better places. Objectives: - Redevelop deteriorated waterfronts - Give priority to water-dependent uses - Provide the public waterfront access for recreation - Preserve historic and aesthetic features - Protect natural resources and habitats - Manage development to improve water quality

  4. Fort Orange here

  5. NYS Coastal Management ProgramLocal Waterfront Revitalization Programs • A comprehensive land and water use plan • Can be accomplished in a single effort or through components focusing on a critical issue or discrete geographic area • An approved LWRP becomes the basis for action and decisions in the local waterfront area

  6. Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramParticipating and Eligible Communities

  7. NYS Coastal Management ProgramLocal Waterfront Revitalization Programs Offers local governments: - 50/50 matching grants for planning, design and construction related to: urban waterfronts, waterbody management plans, community visioning, blueway trails, and coastal education. - Technical assistance to develop and implement community waterfront visions. - Partnerships among state agencies and non-profits to advance local programs.

  8. City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

  9. City of OswegoAdverse Conditions

  10. City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramHarbor Festival at Veteran’s Park

  11. City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramWright’s Landing Marina

  12. City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRiverwalk West

  13. City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramPrivate Sector Investment

  14. City of TroyLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRedevelopment Districts

  15. City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramActive Industrial Use

  16. City of TroyLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramAbandoned Building

  17. City of TroyLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRiver Street Revival

  18. City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRondout Redevelopment Plan

  19. City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRestored Daily Freeman Building

  20. City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramWest Strand Park Festival

  21. City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRedevelopment ProjectsRiver’s Institute --- Dia --- Long Dock --- Train Station

  22. City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramFormer Industrial Site

  23. City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramFormer Industrial Site

  24. City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramLong Dock Redevelopment

  25. City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRivers and Estuaries Institute

  26. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramFormer Shipbuilding Site

  27. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramDesign Competition

  28. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramMitchell Park and Marina

  29. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina

  30. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina

  31. Village of GreenportLocal Waterfront Revitalization ProgramMitchell ParkPartners and Financing • Village of Greenport - $4 million for acquisition, design and construction. • NYS Department of State - $1.2 million for planning, design, and construction. • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - $561,000 for environmental remediation and stormwater control. • NYS Department of Economic Development - $225,000 for initial design competition and infrastructure. • NYS Department of Transportation - $1.2 million for harborwalk and ferry facilities. • NYS Office of Parks - $500,000 for for acquisition and park construction • NYS Governor’s Office for Small Cities - $750,000 for parking and commercial revitalization. • NYS Senator LaValle’s Local Assistance Program - $75,000 for acquisition.

  32. New York City Staten Island LandfillDesign Competition

  33. New York City Staten Island LandfillConcepts for Reuse

  34. NYS Coastal Management ProgramRevitalizing Urban WaterfrontsOngoing Projects • New York City - Brooklyn Bridge Park, Governor’s Island, Freshkills Landfill Redevelopment, 125th Street - Harlem, Bush Terminal - Sunset Park, Greenpoint/Williamsburg waterfront, Randalls Island, Gowanus Canal • City of Amsterdam • Village of Clayton - Frink Pier Rehabilitation • City of Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Landing • City of Rochester -Charlotte Port • City of Syracuse - Inner Harbor • Niagara Brownfields Coalition (Lockport, Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda) • Village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson • Town of Greece • Village of Haverstraw • Village of Sleepy Hollow • City of Yonkers - Waterfront Redevelopment

  35. NYS Coastal Management ProgramSummary of Assistance for Brownfields Brownfields Planning - Comprehensive Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs - Area-wide or site specific redevelopment strategies - Site assessments (phase 1 remedial investigations) - Workshops to coordinate government agency actions Design and Construction - Design competitions - Site preparation and demolition - Design and construct site infrastructure - Design and construct public improvements (esplanades, parks, plazas) - Design and construct environmental improvements

  36. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Remediation GeorgeE. Pataki, Governor Erin M. Crotty, Commissioner

  37. NYS Brownfields • DEC administers 2 brownfield programs • The Voluntary Cleanup Program (1994) • The Environmental Restoration Program (1996)

  38. Voluntary Cleanup ProgramNew Home of the Staten Island Yankees, St. George, Staten Island

  39. Voluntary Cleanup Program • Administrative Program since 1994 • Investigate/Remediate brownfields • DEC release • No State funding • 543 sites in the program

  40. Environmental Restoration ProgramPaper Mill Island, Baldwinsville, Onondaga County

  41. Environmental Restoration Program • Statutory Authority • 1996 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act • Investigate/Remediate brownfields • $200 Million to assist municipalities • 75% State share • State Indemnification/Release • 135 sites being addressed or addressed

  42. NYS Legislation • June, 2003--the Assembly passed landmark legislation • Strengthening NYS’ commitment to brownfields • Creating a statutory Brownfield Cleanup Program • Modeled after the existing VCP • Enhancing the ERP • Creating a Brownfield Opportunity Area Program • Enacting liability reform

  43. Brownfield Cleanup Program • Statutory Program • Predictable, Consistent and Timely • Liberal eligibility for sites/parties • Goals for time frames • Use based cleanups • Creates cleanup tracks • Requires the promulgation of cleanup #s • Provides State releases for NYS remedial liability • With reopeners • Tax credits

  44. Environmental Restoration Program • Increases State share to • 90% on-site • 100% off-site • Municipalities can leverage other funds • No profit sharing • Other misc. changes

  45. Brownfield Opportunity Area Program

  46. Brownfield Opportunity Area Program • Statutory Grants Program • Encourage area-wide approach • $$ for • Pre-Nomination • Nomination • Site Assessment • Munis and Community Groups are eligible • DEC will administer with DOS

  47. Next Steps • NYS Senate is expected to pass legislation (9/03) • Governor is expected to sign into law • Implement the new/enhanced programs • Promulgate regulations • Issue guidance documents • Build upon Inter-Agency relationships

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