This edition of Yard Work highlights significant new capital investments from the State of New York as well as continued growth of our vibrant tenant base. A recent capital grant of $15 million from the NYS Senate and $1 million from the Empire State Development Corporation will facilitate the construction of a 220,000 square foot Green Manufacturing Center to help meet the strong demand for space at the Yard. The Senate commitment will also propel the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92 (BNYC92), an exhibition and visitors' center, into construction this fall.
As we plan for this growth and seek additional funding opportunities, BNYDC is also pleased to announce a recent grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a distinguished recognition of the progress of the BNYC92 project. BNYC92 is central to BNYDC's efforts to expand the public's understanding of the rich history of the Yard and its ongoing redevelopment as a national model for sustainable industrial parks. We encourage you to tour the Yard on one of our ongoing public tours.
Andrew H. Kimball
President and CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation |
 Rendering of Building 128.
Rendering of Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Bldg 92.
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Major New Capital Commitments From New York State |
NYS Senate Democtratic Conference Leader John L. Sampson with local elected officials and community leaders.
Governor Paterson with local elected officials and BNYDC Chair and President.
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This fall, BNYDC had the privilege of hosting announcements of major new capital investments from New York State. First, State Senate Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson and Senators Velmanette Montgomery and Daniel Squadron announced $15 million in state capital funds over three years toward the redevelopment of two facilities at the Brooklyn Navy Yard that will create nearly 300 green collar jobs. Both the Green Manufacturing Center in Building 128 and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92 will meet the highest standards of environmental design.
Second, Governor David A. Paterson announced a $1 million grant through the Empire State Development Corporation to support the construction of the Green Manufacturing Center. Construction is expected to begin this spring.
Click here for the Governor's announcement.
Click here for the Senate's announcement. |
New Tenants Leasing Activity |
| Small businesses continue to grow at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, as seven companies signed leases for new space in the third quarter. The arrival of the businesses increases the total number of new, expanded and renewed leases at the Yard this year to 38, reflecting nearly 150,000 square feet and 300 jobs. New tenants include: Atair Aerospace, an aerospace engineering research and development company; Bien Hecho, a green businesses that designs and manufactures custom furniture; and William Lipton Gallery, a distributor of custom lamps and art. Click here to learn more about our tenants. |
Open House New York: Exclusive Tours of the Yard |
The Yard recently participated in America’s largest annual architecture and design event, Open House New York. On the heels of BNYDC's recent tour program launch, which granted the public access to the Yard for the first time since 1801, the weekend's events included historical bus tours, the first 'sustainable' bike tours and open studio tours of Navy Yard artists, manufacturers, and businesses. Click here to find out more about the artists in the Yard who participated.
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BNYDC Raises the Bar for MWBE and Local Workforce Goals |
The Perry Building under construction |
With multiple major development projects underway in the Yard, BNYDC has actively sought Minority, Women and Locally-Owned business opportunities as well as local workforce opportunities. On the recent Perry Building project, the nation's first multi-tenanted, multi-level green building which was completed in spring of 2009, BNYDC awarded 40% of total contract dollar value to MWBEs and 17% of the workforce was hired locally.
BNYDC recently hosted a briefing with local elected officials, community leaders, MWBE and LBE contractors and associations as well as local workforce organizations to discuss upcoming opportunities at Building 92. For more information on opportunities at Building 92, please contact Carlos Espinell.
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...in 1609 the area now known as the Brooklyn Navy Yard was used as a clamming bed by the Lenape Indians and was called Rennegachonk which means 'sandy beach'. |
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ROBERT CLARK Photography
Credit: Robert Clark and Markley Boyer for National Geographic
When Henry Hudson first looked on Manhattan in 1609, what did he see? Navy Yard tenant, and National Geographic photographer, Robert Clark contributes to a fascinating photographic answer in celebration of the the recent Mannahatta Project. Discover more.
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ELIZABETH KENNEDY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Credit: Sigal Ben-Shmuel/ EKLA
One of the largest green roofs in NYC was recently unveiled by the US Postal Service. Designed by Navy Yard tenant Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape Architects, the roof is part of the Postal Service's larger environmental initiatives.Learn more here. |
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 BNYDC recently held its 7th Annual Tenant Mixer, attracting over 65 of its tenants and encouraging Business-to-Business networking opportunities.
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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.
 In 2005, Carlos Velez walked into the BNYDC Employment Center after recently losing his job. Soon after, he was placed at Parterre Vinyl Flooring and has since been promoted to Lead Warehouse Personnel. A local Brooklyn resident, Velez oversees the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and enjoys working at the family-owned business.
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