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  • APA EventNYC Roundtable: Improving business through open space: The role of open space in generating business activity at NYC's Business Improvement Districts

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    NYC Roundtable : “Improving business through open space: The role of open space in generating business activity at NYC’s Business Improvement Districts.”

    Date & Time:  February 25, 2021, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    Location: RSVP required at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    The event’s Zoom information will be forwarded via the RSVP email.

    Event Purpose:  

    New York City (NYC) has been grappling with empty storefronts as businesses struggle to stay afloat due to rent and wage increases as well as consumers’ shift towards online shopping. The prevalence of the current COVID-19 pandemic has further made this issue visible.

    The purpose of this event is to discuss the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on NYC’s Business Improvements Districts (BIDs). The discussion will follow up on New York City’s Open Space recovery initiatives and whether utilizing open space has helped improve business activity within BIDs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight experiences of BID leaders prior and during the pandemic, explore changes in the real estate market, examine the continuing financial challenges that businesses face, and touch upon the role of urban planning in mitigating these challenges.

    Event Description:

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the economy of the United States, state and local jurisdictions are challenged to deal with the economic consequences. New York City’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have deployed creative strategies to help businesses stay afloat during this period by utilizing open space to promote business activity. While the City explores long-term borrowing options to fund critical government operations and projects, the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association, Economic Development Committee brings together a range of experts to provide insight.

    Speakers: 

    • Roxanne Earley, NYC Small Business Services, Business Improvement District Program
    • Kyle Gorman, NYC Department of Transportation, Public Space Unit
    • Evan Sweet, Meatpacking Business Improvement District (Manhattan)
    • Mark Caserta, Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (Brooklyn)
    • Michael Brady, Third Avenue Business Improvement District (Bronx)

    Moderator: Maryam Yaghoubi

    CM Credits: 1.5 credits (pending)

    Committee: APA NYM Economic Development Committee

    Sponsors: 

    Event Type: Conference
    CM Credits: 1.5

  • APA EventHNRC Monthly Meeting

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Agenda:
    1. Discussion on comprehensive planning legislation as presented on 2/18 and develop recommendations
    2  Forum re ventilation issues in residential buildings in light of Covid .February 27
    3. Future plans

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Meeting ID: 813 9950 4199
    Passcode: 269276
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  • NYC Roundtable: Improving business through open space: The role of open space in generating business activity at NYC's Business Improvement Districts

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    NYC Roundtable : “Improving business through open space: The role of open space in generating business activity at NYC’s Business Improvement Districts.”

    Date & Time:  February 25, 2021, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    Location: RSVP required at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    The event’s Zoom information will be forwarded via the RSVP email.

    Event Purpose:  

    New York City (NYC) has been grappling with empty storefronts as businesses struggle to stay afloat due to rent and wage increases as well as consumers’ shift towards online shopping. The prevalence of the current COVID-19 pandemic has further made this issue visible.

    The purpose of this event is to discuss the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on NYC’s Business Improvements Districts (BIDs). The discussion will follow up on New York City’s Open Space recovery initiatives and whether utilizing open space has helped improve business activity within BIDs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight experiences of BID leaders prior and during the pandemic, explore changes in the real estate market, examine the continuing financial challenges that businesses face, and touch upon the role of urban planning in mitigating these challenges.

    Event Description:

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the economy of the United States, state and local jurisdictions are challenged to deal with the economic consequences. New York City’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have deployed creative strategies to help businesses stay afloat during this period by utilizing open space to promote business activity. While the City explores long-term borrowing options to fund critical government operations and projects, the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association, Economic Development Committee brings together a range of experts to provide insight.

    Speakers: 

    • Roxanne Earley, NYC Small Business Services, Business Improvement District Program
    • Kyle Gorman, NYC Department of Transportation, Public Space Unit
    • Evan Sweet, Meatpacking Business Improvement District (Manhattan)
    • Mark Caserta, Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (Brooklyn)
    • Michael Brady, Third Avenue Business Improvement District (Bronx)

    Moderator: Maryam Yaghoubi

    CM Credits: 1.5 credits (pending)

    Committee: APA NYM Economic Development Committee

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Conference
    CM Credits: 1.5

  • HNRC Monthly Meeting

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Agenda:
    1. Discussion on comprehensive planning legislation as presented on 2/18 and develop recommendations
    2  Forum re ventilation issues in residential buildings in light of Covid .February 27
    3. Future plans

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81399504199?pwd=M05MUWY2U0tGaU5rTXpLeGd5S3VhUT09

    Meeting ID: 813 9950 4199
    Passcode: 269276
    One tap mobile
    +19292056099,,81399504199#,,,,*269276# US (New York)
    +13126266799,,81399504199#,,,,*269276# US (Chicago)

    Dial by your location
            +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
            +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
            +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
            +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
            +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
            +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    Meeting ID: 813 9950 4199
    Passcode: 269276
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kexMGYbCeg

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits:

  • NYC Council Presentation on Proposed Comprehensive Planning Framework

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 18, 2021
    12:00 am

    The Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee invites you to a presentation and discussion  of the new comprehensive planning framework proposed by NYC Council Speaker, Corey Johnson and introduced to the City Council in December 2020 as Intro 2186.

    Presenter: Ms.  Annie Levers of the Land Use Division, New York City Council

    You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
    When: Feb 18, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUude-vrj4tE9fnLANkC_6yjB5gRVtptTA9

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    For further information, please contact Msickles40@gmail.com

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits:

  • AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop

    WHEN:
    Tuesday, February 9, 2021
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
    Co-Sponsored by the APA Transportation Committee, WTS, and YPT

    Please join the APA Transportation Committee for a salary negotiation workshop facilitated by The American Association of University Women (AAUW). This workshop will give participants the strategies they need to make the strongest possible case for a new job, a raise, a promotion or better benefits. Participants leave with a refreshed sense of confidence, killer negotiation skills and a new support network to help ensure they earn what they’re worth.

    Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

    Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

    Location: Register for the webinar here

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Lecture
    CM Credits:

  • Tech Committee - February Meeting

    WHEN:
    Thursday, February 4, 2021
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits: 0

  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in Feburary 2021

    WHEN:
    Tuesday, February 2, 2021
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee is hosting the monthly meeting on 2/2/2021 at 6:30pm.

    If you are interested in joining us, please email at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    We will send you the meeting link via email.

    Thank you and See you then!

    APA NYM Economic Development Committee

    Sponsors: None

    Event Type: Other
    CM Credits:

  • Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee Meeting

    WHEN:
    Wednesday, January 27, 2021
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Agenda items:
    1. Rezoning panel discussion
    2. Seminar on building air quality (Laurence)
    3. Planning a session on comprehensive planning legislation
    4. Review of new APA policy documents: Hazard mitigation, Climate, Equity (attached)
    5. CLCPA, CMA update

     

    For link contact msickles40@gmail.com

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits:

  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in January 2021

    WHEN:
    Tuesday, January 5, 2021
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee is hosting the monthly meeting on 1/5/2021 at 6:30pm.

    If you are interested in joining us, please email at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    We will send you the meeting link via email.

    Thank you and See you then!

    APA NYM Economic Development Committee

     

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Conference
    CM Credits:

  • HNRC Monthly Meeting

    WHEN:
    Thursday, December 3, 2020
    12:15 pm

    The normal meeting date is Thanksgiving so we are rescheduling both the November and December meeting which falls on Christmas Eve.

    Agenda:

    1. Discussion on neighborhood re-zonings in preparation for a panel discussion, “Let’s Talk about Re-zonings. There will be a summary of recent and proposed re-zonings and discussion to frame the panel issues.
    2. Virtual walking tours
    3. Update and next steps on CLCAPA and CMA

    Please RSVP to msickles40@gmail.com to receive the zoom link.

     

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits:

  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in December

    WHEN:
    Tuesday, December 1, 2020
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee is hosting the monthly meeting on 12/1/2020 at 6:30pm.

    If you are interested in joining us, please email at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    We will send you the meeting link via email.

    Thank you and See you then!

    APA NYM Economic Development Committee

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Other
    CM Credits: