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

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

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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

Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramParticipating and Eligible Communities

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.

City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

City of Oswego Adverse Conditions

City of OswegoLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Harbor Festival at Veteran’s Park

City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Wright’s Landing Marina

City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Riverwalk West

City of Oswego Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Private Sector Investment

City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Redevelopment Districts

City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Active Industrial Use

City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Abandoned Building

City of Troy Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

River Street Revival

City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Rondout Redevelopment Plan

City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Restored Daily Freeman Building

City of KingstonLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

West Strand Park Festival

City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Redevelopment ProjectsRiver’s Institute --- Dia --- Long Dock --- Train Station

City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Former Industrial Site

City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Former Industrial Site

City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Long Dock Redevelopment

City of BeaconLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Rivers and Estuaries Institute

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Former Shipbuilding Site

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Design Competition

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Mitchell Park and Marina

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramRegional Destination and Tall Ship Marina

Village of Greenport Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramMitchell Park Partners 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.

New York City Staten Island LandfillDesign Competition

New York City Staten Island Landfill

Concepts for Reuse

NYS Coastal Management ProgramRevitalizing Urban Waterfronts

Ongoing 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

NYS Coastal Management Program Summary 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

George E. Pataki, Governor

Erin M. Crotty, Commissioner

New York State

Department of Environmental Conservation

Division of Environmental Remediation

NYS Brownfields

• DEC administers 2 brownfield programs

• The Voluntary Cleanup Program (1994)

• The Environmental Restoration Program (1996)

Voluntary Cleanup ProgramNew Home of the Staten Island Yankees,

St. George, Staten Island

Voluntary Cleanup Program

• Administrative Program since 1994

• Investigate/Remediate brownfields

• DEC release

• No State funding

• 543 sites in the program

Environmental Restoration ProgramPaper Mill Island, Baldwinsville,

Onondaga County

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

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

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

Environmental Restoration Program

• Increases State share to– 90% on-site– 100% off-site

• Municipalities can leverage other funds

• No profit sharing

• Other misc. changes

Brownfield Opportunity Area Program

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

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