HR&A Commends the City of New York for Advancing a Forward-Thinking Vision of the City’s Future in Response to Climate Change
This week the City of New York set a new standard for how cities can protect their residents, businesses and most critical assets in the face of growing climate change risks by launching the Mayor’s PlaNYC Report for A Stronger, More Resilient New York. In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy and the [...]
HR&A Named to Strong Cities, Strong Communities Consortium
On May 2nd, 2013, a consortium in which HR&A is the economic development lead was selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through a nationwide competition to launch and administer the “SC2 Network.” The Network, funded initially with HUD technical assistance resources, will provide direct assistance to cities across the U.S. [...]
City Council Approves Pier 57 Redevelopment Plans
On April 9th 2013, the New York City Council unanimously approved YoungWoo & Associates’ plans to redevelop Pier 57, the historic 375,000 square foot former passenger ship terminal which projects into the Hudson at 15th Street and the West Side Highway. HR&A served as strategic advisor and project manager for YoungWoo & Associates’ response to [...]
HR&A’s Study Supports the Extension of the New York State Film Tax Credit Program Through 2019
With its approval of the 2013-2014 New York State Budget on Thursday March 28th, the New York State Assembly ratified an extension of the New York State Film Tax Credit program through 2019. The extension and enhancement of the State’s highly successful and popular film and television tax credit for another 6 years will provide [...]
New York City Council Approves Rezoning of Hudson Square Neighborhood
On March 20, the New York City Council approved the rezoning of Hudson Square as a mixed-use residential neighborhood. The rezoning is one of the largest ever approved at the request of a private entity in New York City history and establishes Hudson Square – the former center of the industrial-age printing industry – as [...]
NYCEDC Announces Winners of “Take the H.E.L.M.” – Hire + Expand in Lower Manhattan
On Thursday, March 14th, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced 5 winners of the inaugural “Take the H.E.L.M.” competition – an innovative contest administered by HR&A on behalf of the NYCEDC. Take the H.E.L.M. celebrates catalytic companies choosing to move to or expand in Lower Manhattan. Winners were selected from 20 finalists [...]
HR&A Chairman Speaks at TED2013 Conference
On February 28, HR&A Chairman John Alschuler led a lunch discussion on the “Economic Impact of the High Line” at the TED2013 Conference in Long Beach, California. The annual TED conference brings together thought-leaders from around the world to share innovative ideas on topics of science, philosophy, music, religion, philanthropy, and others. John spoke to [...]
LA City Council Approves Recommendations for New Economic Development Agencies
On February 5, 2013, the City Council of Los Angeles voted unanimously in support of a new framework for the City’s economic development structure prepared by HR&A. HR&A was engaged in late 2012 by the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst of the City of Los Angeles to analyze and recommend a new approach [...]
HR&A President Joins the Design Trust Board of Directors
HR&A President Eric Rothman has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Design Trust for Public Space. The Design Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving New York City’s public realm since 1995. Eric started working with the Design Trust in 2006 when he was awarded a Design Trust Fellowship for Taxi [...]
Report on Proposed New Economic Development Organizations for City of Los Angeles Now Available
HR&A Advisors, Inc. was engaged in late 2012 by the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst of the City of Los Angeles to analyze and recommend a new approach to citywide economic development following the State-mandated elimination of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles throughout California and the lingering effects of the Great [...]