Rendering of the Redeveloped Kingsbridge Armory. Credit: FXCollaborative
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and 8th Regiment Partners have launched the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in Kingsbridge Heights, The Bronx. Plans outline a two-phase project that will transform the historic site into a multi-use community hub. The project is backed by over $215 million in city, state, and federal funding and is expected to bring more than $2 billion in economic impact and over 3,300 jobs to the area.
The redevelopment’s first phase will repurpose the Armory’s 180,000-square-foot Drill Hall into a mixed-use space featuring an event venue, sports fields, cultural and commercial areas, over 25,000 square feet of community space, and an educational facility focused on workforce development. This phase is targeted for completion in 2030. Phase two will involve redevelopment of the adjacent National Guard site to construct approximately 450 units of permanently affordable rental housing, projected for completion in 2032.
Launching the ULURP follows a nine-month community engagement process involving over 4,000 Bronx residents and is guided by the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan.” Construction will be carried out under a project labor agreement to ensure fair wages.
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