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A CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD

October 13, 2014

Presented by Asher Freeman and Giovania Tiarachristie

Pratt Institute Sustainable Communities Studio, Fall 2014

AGENDAIntroduction

Workshop Results

Bushwick Today

A Changing Neighborhood

Sites Susceptible to Future Development

Areas for Neighborhood Improvement

BUSHWICK HISTORY

CD4 2010 DEMOGRAPHICS

• Total Pop: 112,263 • Median Age: 30• Median Income: $36,683• 31% Living Below Poverty Level• Unemployment: 7.9%

Sources: US Census 2010 and ACS 2008-2012

CURRENT POPULATION

Sources: US Census 2010 and ACS 2008-2012

A CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD

POPULATION GROWTH: 1960-2010

Sources: US Census 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010

CHANGE IN RACIAL MAKE-UP

Over the last decade, Bushwick experienced substantial relative increases of its White and Asian populations, while experiencing a minor net increases or decreases of its Hispanic and Black populations.

Source: US Census 2000 and 2010

PERCENT CHANGE 2000-2010

INCREASE IN NON-HISPANIC WHITE POPULATION 00-10

An additional 9,600 Non-Hispanic Whites moved in between 2000 and 2010 (+68% increase)

INCREASE IN MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 00-12

Bushwick’s median household income increased by 41% from 2000

to 2010

Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012

INCREASE ROOMMATE HOUSEHOLDS 00-12

The number of households occupied by non-family roommates increased significantly since 2000, especially in areas with easy access to the L train.

Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012

CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES 00-12

• Manufacturing was the second largest employer in Bushwick in 2000 behind Health/Education. It has decreased by 21.5% since 2000, but still employing almost 4,000 local residents (15%).

• Arts and Entertainment and Professional/Management grew the largest, by up to 175%

Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012*Ranked by largest industry employer in 2000

INCREASING RENTS 00-12

APPETITE FOR INVESTMENT IS STRONG

Bushwick Sales Price Per Square Foot (2013 - 2014)

Bushwick

Brooklyn

Bushwick

Brooklyn

Average Sales Price

Bushwick: $867,000Brooklyn: $1,154,696

Per Square Foot Price

Bushwick: $488 sq/ftBrooklyn: $703 sq/ft

…real estate prices are still comparably lower than the rest of Brooklyn, fueling new development.

While sale prices are escalating sharply month-over-month…

DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME IN BUSHWICK 00-12

Even with increase, still only 17% of the population would qualify for “affordable housing” at 80-120% AMI

Whereas more than 50% of the population earns below 50% AMI; One in three people earns a household income at 30% AMI

Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012

$250,000+

SITES SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

CURRENT USES & ZONING

ManufacturingCommercial

Mixed Use: Residential and Commercial

ResidentialPublic Facilities

Broadway

Flus

hing

Source: Pluto 2014

CURRENT USES & ZONING

Source: Center for Urban Pedagogy “What Is Zoning?” Handbook

Hay 10 tipos de zonas residenciales en NYC. Mayoría de

Bushwick

R6: WHAT’S ALLOWED?

608 Wilson Avenue20052 units/unidades100+% densidad permitida

354 Suydam Street19871 unit/unidad31% densidad permitida

282 Knickerbocker1907-19314 units/unidades88% densidad permitida

358 Grove Street200759 units/unidades100+% densidad permitida

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES

• Vacant land, parking lots, and areas near subway stations are often tapped first for new construction

AREAS OF FOCUS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

• Bushwick is well served by subway access when rating on a ¼ mile basis – a distance equivalent to 5 blocks from a subway station entrance. Numerous city bus routes cover most areas not conveniently located near subways.

• The neighborhood is underserved in its number of bike lanes.

STREET SAFETY

Data: NYPD, 8/2011 to 4/2014 via Crashmapper

Several intersections and streets pose a safety threat to pedestrians and cyclists

BUSHWICK COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY

INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS ZONES

• Many IBZ employees are Bushwick residents

• It is difficult for manufactures to find space, as landlords can charge higher rents for residential & commerical uses

Bar built as-of-right

BUSHWICK OPEN SPACE

Bushwick open space ratio is below city planning goals but well above the NYC median.

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT QUANTITY

Bushwick’s parks and playgrounds are often poor quality and lack connectivity

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Schools: 20Police & Fire Stations: 7Health & Medical Services: 14Social Services: 7Child Development Centers: 22Senior Centers: 4Churches & Community Centers: 22

HEALTH

ASTHMA: Higher hospitalization rates for children under 5 and adults above 15 years old

DIABETES: Adults are more likely to have diabetes by 14%

OBESITY: Adults are more likely to be obese by 28%

MENTAL ILLNESS: Hospitalizations (1,211/100,000)

BUSHWICK RATES ARE ABOVE THE BOROUGH AND CITY AVERAGES

SUMMARY

Strong manufacturing sector in neighborhing industrial areas. New development is threatening displacement of this sector and local jobs.

Culturally vibrant and diverse community, but recent influx of higher income individuals is threatening neighborhood affordability for long-time residents.

Most of study area is in walking distance to some kind of open space, however quality, including safety and sanitation, of these spaces need to be addressed.

Diverse retail and commercial activity, but rising commercial rents threaten to displace small businesses.

Current zoning is not reflective of the diverse uses and physical character of the neighborhood.

Changes in unit size are diminishing the availability of housing for families.

SUMMARY (CON’T)

Good transportation access present in most of the neighborhood.

Traffic safety is a concern, especially in major intersections.

A number of community facilities, but perhaps inadequate to meet neighborhood needs.

Good access to health facilities, but health is worse than city-wide numbers.

Mixed uses, beautiful architecture, and a very desirable place to live.

NOW TO HEAR FROM YOU…

• What do you like about the neighborhood/want to preserve?

• What don’t you like about the neighborhood?

• What would you like to see in the future of Bushwick?