Public Review Begins For Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan

 

The New York City Planning Commission, led by chair Dan Garodnick, has initiated the review process for the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. The plan is designed to enhance the East Bronx service in conjunction with new Metro-North stations slated for Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-op City. The four proposed stations, if approved, will be scheduled to open in 2027 and will connect Bronx residents with crucial job centers across the New York City metropolitan area.

The Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan includes the development of approximately 7,500 new homes, with a focus on creating 1,900 permanently income-restricted homes. These homes are planned to be built in Parkchester/Van Nest and parts of Morris Park, and the plan estimates it will create 10,000 new jobs if approved.

Beyond housing and job creation, infrastructure and public amenities are also core components of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. Proposed improvements include the development of new or renovation of aging public plazas and open spaces, along with the support of local retail to build community around the transit hubs.

The plan is currently in the public review phase, known as the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure. This phase will include recommendations from Community Boards 9, 10, and 11, followed by votes at the City Planning Commission and the City Council. The plan’s certification, which happened on January 23, marks the beginning of the seven-month land use review process.