Sunnyside Yard Master Plan. RFQ Information Session September 13, 2017

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1 Sunnyside Yard Master Plan RFQ Information Session September 13, 2017

2 Agenda 1. Introduction by Tom McKnight 2. Context for the Sunnyside Yard Master Plan 3. RFQ Process 4. Questions

3 Sunnyside Yard in Context

4 Sunnyside Yard in Context ATLANTIC YARDS HUDSON YARDS BATTERY PARK CITY ROOSEVELT ISLAND SUNNYSIDE YARD 36 ACRES 38 ACRES 105 ACRES 145 ACRES 180 ACRES

5 Project Timeline 2014 July 2015 Feb Fall 2017 Early 2018 Amtrak approaches the City to study overbuild potential Sunnyside Yard Feasibility Study begins Feasibility Study findings released Procurement for Sunnyside Yard Master Plan Sunnyside Yard Master Plan expected to begin; 1-2 year process

6 Question: Is it technically possible to deck and build above Sunnyside Yard? Answer: Yes, over the majority of the Yard. Further analysis is needed to determine exactly what, how, and when.

7 Key Findings of Feasibility Study The feasibility study began because there is a unique window to coordinate an overbuild project in coordination with Amtrak s and MTA s planned improvements.

8 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Topography varies significantly across the site, resulting in limited opportunities to access a deck from existing grades 1 2 3

9 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Approximately 15-20% of the Yard is severely constrained for decking Non-Decked Areas Future Track Alignment

10 Key Findings of Feasibility Study In areas feasible for decking, rail line locations and structural constraints on tall buildings limit development options

11 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Potential column lines for buildings are based on future track alignment in the Yard Non-Decked Areas Future Track Alignment Proposed Column Center Lines Zones of Possible Buildings (*requiring Mega-transfer Truss)

12 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Certain areas of the Yard, where vertical construction is cost-prohibitive or infeasible, are ideal for a range of parks and open spaces Non-Decked Areas Decked Areas Optimized Building* Zones Possible Building* Footprints Public Open Space Proposed Sunnyside Station

13 Key Findings of Feasibility Study New development should respond to the immediate context and seize opportunities to stitch together surrounding neighborhoods SELF-CONTAINED PORTION OF THE YARD INFORMED BY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT INFORMED BY IBZ AND CIVIC ZONE INFORMED BY LOW-RISE CONTEXT

14 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Three illustrative development scenarios test economic, urban design, and policy goals to inform future detailed planning Test Case 1: Residential Test Case 2: Live/Work/Play Test Case 3: Destination

15 Key Findings of Feasibility Study Market conditions and construction costs suggest a project has potential long-term returns but also significant up-front costs due to premiums associated with overbuild construction

16 Sunnyside Yard as Regional Infrastructure

17 Sunnyside Yard as Regional Infrastructure and local, City, & regional asset

18 Sunnyside Yard Master Plan Purpose: 1. Shape a long-term vision for a future overbuild development project 2. Develop a zoning framework and long-term phasing plan for the full site 3. Identify and detail potential first phases of development Expected Scope of Services: 1. Integration with Railroad Needs 2. Land Use, Site Planning, Program, and Financial Analysis 3. Deck Access, Open Space, and Urban Design 4. Deck Design and Engineering 5. Infrastructure and Utilities 6. Transportation 7. Stakeholder Engagement 8. Environmental Review and Land Use Approvals

19 Sunnyside Yard Master Plan Selection Criteria NYCEDC will determine which Team Principals are prequalified as Selected Team Principals to perform the required Services and thus eligible to receive an RFP. NYCEDC s determination will be based on the following factors demonstrated in the Submission, including: 1. Experience & Qualifications 35% 2. Structure & Leadership 35% 3. Resources & Capacity 15% 4. Feasibility Study Expertise & Feedback 15%

20 Sunnyside Yard Master Plan RFQ Prompt: 1. The Feasibility Study represents a comprehensive analysis of a potential overbuild development at Sunnyside Yard. How will the Team Principal build on what was learned in the Feasibility Study, evaluate different development options, and create a vision and implementable plan that serves both the broader growing City and also the local surrounding communities? 2. What does the Team Principal view as the three greatest technical challenges facing an overbuild development at Sunnyside Yard? How would the Team Principal address these challenges? 3. How do other large-scale planning and overbuild precedent projects in the City, the United States, and/or internationally inform your proposal? What critical lessons learned will you apply to Sunnyside Yard?

21 Procurement Timeline Issue RFQ for Team Principals September 1, 2017 Addendum Issued September 8 Information Session September 13 Questions Due September 20 Answers Distributed September 27 Team Submission Due October 6 Expected Interview Period October 16 - October 27 Expected Release of RFP November Expected Master Plan Kickoff Early 2018 SunnysideYardMasterPlanRFQ@edc.nyc

22 Thank You