Welcome to the first edition of Yard Work!

We hope this periodic update will provide helpful information to our tenants, neighbors, community and development partners, and elected officials on the extraordinary amount of activity going on in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Yard is in the midst of its largest expansion since WWII driven by the continued strong demand for our space, even during these challenging economic times. In this edition of Yard Work, we focus on the ongoing transformation of the Yard into a model for sustainable industrial parks. This was recently highlighted by the ribbon cutting for the nation’s first multi-story, multi-tenanted green industrial building and the publication of our Green Business Directory. The Directory profiles the rapid emergence of green manufacturers in the Yard. Also in this edition, we highlight a unique opportunity to develop the Admirals Row site for the benefit of the local community.

This past fall, the Brooklyn Navy Yard began regularly scheduled public tours for the first time since its establishment in 1801 and the fascination and intrigue about getting "behind the gates" has only grown. These tours weave together a vibrant mix of history, historic preservation, sustainability and economic development. From our 240 tenants come stories of family businesses thriving through generations, manufacturers deciding to green their practices, music icons filming their next video, or residents from surrounding communities finding well-paying industrial jobs through our Employment Center.

It is our hope that Yard Work will highlight this growth, our unique tenant base, and our efforts to both green the Yard and celebrate its rich history.

Andrew H. Kimball

President and CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

Mayor Bloomberg Opens Nation's First Multi-story Green Industrial Facility and Announces New Green Manufacturing Plant in the Yard


Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Eagle

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was joined by NYS Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, City Council Members Letitia James and David Yassky, BNYDC Board Chair Alan H. Fishman and President Andrew H. Kimball to announce the opening of the Yard's Perry Building, which is on track to receive LEED Gold certification and features rooftop solar panels and New York City's first building-mounted wind turbines. Also announced was the installation of 91 wind-solar street lamps and the creation of a new green manufacturing facility.

"The sustainable developments at the Navy Yard show that PlaNYC's goals of green buildings and renewable energy make sense economically as well as environmentally," said Mayor Bloomberg. Click here for more details.

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BNYDC tenant Bridge Cleaners & Tailors and King Garment Care in New York, made 2009’s list of top entrepreneurs in Crain’s New York Business. Click here for full details.

Driving/ Parking in the Yard

Click here to view NYC Department of Transportation's Truck Restrictions and truck routes for surrounding communities.

Find out more about the Yard's upcoming parking and roadway upgrades.
BNYDC Announces Rare Supermarket Development Opportunity on Admirals Row Site

To restore productive use of the Admirals Row site, BNYDC recently issued a Request for Proposals from developers interested in building a retail center that includes a large format supermarket providing long overdue access to fresh affordable produce. BNYDC is committed to identifying developers with the capacity and track record of establishing supermarkets and community-oriented retail that serve the community and create local jobs.

Click here for the full announcement. Click here for the full RFP.

BNYDC Publishes Green Business Directory

This spring, BNYDC published a Green Business Directory in partnership with the New York Industrial Retention Network to highlight its sustainability efforts as well as tenants that have adopted sustainable business strategies and are committed to greening their processes and products. While scores of the Yard's 240 tenants have moved to green their businesses, the 29 in the directory have made sustainability a core component of their business approach.

Click here to view the Green Business Directory.

Yard Businesses Benefit from BNYDC Intern Program
BNYDC placed over 30 summer interns in various businesses within the Yard including Ferra Designs, SurroundArt, Abigail Kirsh Catering, and Erik Sun Architects. The successful program has been offered for over 10 years, attracting undergraduate students from across the country and from surrounding communities.

employment center

BNYDC's Employment Center has screened and placed 1,000 individuals over the past six years for employers both inside and outside of the Yard across various industries.

After 21 years as a stay-at-home mom, BNYDC's Employment Center placed Midalys Cohetero of Bushwick, Brooklyn at the Hispanic Information & Telecommunications Network (HITN). As the Housekeeper and Cafeteria Attendant, Ms. Cohetero brings her enthusiasm and caring demeanor to her work and is affectionately known as the company "mom."

did you know...
...the US Government completed its third granite dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1851, using the first steam-powered pile driver
in the United States. Still in active use, the New York City landmarked Dry Dock 1 services tugs and small barges.

 

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