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  • APA NYM Chapter Economic Development Committee Round-table Event :COVID-19 Impacts for the Retail/Restaurant Industries

    WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Title: New York City Roundtable: COVID-19 Impacts for the Retail/Restaurant Industries 

    Event Description: While many professions offer the luxury of remote working, other sectors of the economy that foster vibrant day-to-day life of cities and towns, notably retail and dining, have been shut down or significantly reduced operations to slow the spread of the virus. For New York City, recent data show estimated tax revenue losses of up to $10 billion, with the state-run MTA noting a shortfall of at least $4 billion. This roundtable, organized by the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association Economic Development Committee, brings together a range of experts to provide insight on the economic toll the virus has inflicted on the City and what lies ahead in the struggle for recovery.
    Date: June 30th, 6-8pm
    Location: Zoom Meeting
    Speakers:
    1. Mark Dicus, SoHo Broadway Initiative
    2. Larisa Ortiz, Streetsense / NYC Planning Commission
    3. Sreoshy Banerjea, NYC Economic Development Corporation
    4. Roni Mazumdar, New York City Restaurateur
    Facilitator: Michael Thompson, AICP
    CM credits – 1.5 CM live viewing only. (CM credits will be only provided to the participants who attend an entire session on the day of) 
    Host Committee: Economic Development Committee
    RSVP: Please email at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org 
    After we received your RSVP, we will send you the zoom meeting information via email.  

     

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    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits: 1.5

  • Economic Development Committee Monthly Meeting in June

    WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Economic Development Committee next monthly meeting will be 6/2/2020
    • Date:  6/2/2020
    • Time:  6:00 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Zoom meeting  (please RSVP at EconomicDevelopment@nyplanning.org for the further details)
    For RSVP, please contact the email above. We will email you with the zoom meeting information and meeting agenda.
    Looking forward to speaking with you
    APA NYM EconomicDevelopment Committe

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    Event Type: Other
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  • Economic Development Committee Monthly Meeting in May

    WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Monthly meeting in May

    Date: 5/7/2020

    Time: 6 – 7 pm

    We will set up a Zoom meeting online.

    Please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by 5/6/2020 12pm for receiving the Zoom meeting information.

    Thank you

     

     

     

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    Event Type: Other
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  • APA NYM EcoDevComm Monthly Meeting @ Thu April 7, 2020 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    WHEN: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Members:

    I hope all is well with you. This is to inform our monthly meeting

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    ·  Date:  April 7th, 2020 

    ·  Time:  6:30 pm ~7:30 pm (NOT 6pm)

    ·  Place:  Brooklyn Heights Library, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (back room)

    ·  If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by 5 PM on 4/6/2020.  

     

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    Event Type: Conference
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  • Economic Development Committee & Waterfront Committee's Panel Discussion Event: Impacts of New York City's Secondary Waterways

    WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    APA NY-Metro Chapter Presents;  Panel Discussion Event: Impacts of New York City’s Secondary Waterways 

    Join Economic Development Committee & Waterfront Committee for an exciting panel discussion on February 25th, 2020 (Tuesday)

    In the early 1800’s, many of NYC’s secondary waterways were once tidal estuaries and creeks that were later excavated or filled for commercial use. They became home to NYC’s industrial base. The maritime infrastructure created in the 18～1900s continues to support NYC’s overall economy. NYCEDC initiated a study in Oct 2015 to better understand the value of NYC’s secondary waterways and identify opportunities to grow waterborne commerce. Water freight provides significant public benefits by limiting truck use improving air quality, lowering our carbon footprint, reducing roadway congestion, and providing good-paying middle-class jobs.

    The Details

    Where:               150 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, NY 10038 (Large conference room)

    When:                 Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

    Time:                   Entire duration – 6:00p-8:30p 

    Agenda:            6-6:15 Arrivals/Sing-in

                                 6:15-6:30 Introductions 

                                 6:30-7:30 Panel/Discussions Presentations 

                                 7:30-8:15 Q&A discussion

                                 8:15-8:30 Conclusions / Brief Network Session 

    RSVP required: economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org   (by Feb 24th 5 pm)

    Guest Speakers:

    • Maggie Flanagan (Waterfront Alliance)
    • Sarah Dougherty (Waterfront Alliance)
    • Jim Tampakis (Marine Spares International,  Red Hook Community)
    • Max Taffet (NYC Economic Development Corporation)
    • Cory Mann (NYC Department of City Planning)

    Organized by APA NY Metro Chapter, Economic Development Committee & Waterfront Committee

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits: 2

  • APA NYM Economic Deve Committee Monthly Meeting in Feb 2020

    WHEN: Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Meeting in Feb 2020

    • Date:  Feb 6th, 2020 (Thursday)
    • Time:  6:00 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Brooklyn Heights Library, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (back room)
    • If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.orgby 5 PM on 2/5/2020.  

    We will discuss the upcoming joint event with Waterfront Committee. See you then!

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Conference
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  • APA NYM Economic Deve Committee Monthly Meeting in January 2020

    WHEN: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Members
    This is to let you know that our next monthly meeting will be January 7th, 2020 (Tuesday).
    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    • Date:  January 7th, 2020 (Tuesday)
    • Time:  6:00 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Brooklyn Heights Library, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (back room)
    • If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by 5 PM on January 6th (Monday).  Please bring your ID to access to a meeting room in the library.
    We will have a re-cap of APA NYM Annual holiday party, and discuss the potential next event in the Spring of 2020.
    Happy holidays
    APA NY Metro Chapter
    Economic Development Committee

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    Event Type: Other
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  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Monthly Meeting - November

    WHEN: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Members

    This is to let you know that our next monthly meeting will be November 6th 2019 (Wednesday).

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    • Date:  November 6th, 2019 (Wednesday)
    • Time:  6:00 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Brooklyn Heights Library, 109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (back room)
    If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by 5 PM on November 5th (Tuesday).  Please bring your ID to access to a meeting room in the library.

    We will discuss the potential next events in 2019 and 2020 (mainly for 2019). We are thinking to have another event before the end of the year.  If you have any suggestion or idea, do, please let us know. 


    I hope to see you all there

    PA NY Metro Chapter
    Economic Development Committee

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    Event Type: Conference
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  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Monthly Meeting in October

    WHEN: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee Members,

    Our next monthly meeting will be October 2nd. 2019 (Wednesday)

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    • Date:  October 2nd, 2019 (Wednesday)
    • Time: 6:00 pm ~7:30 pm 
    • Place:  Brooklyn Heights Library,  109 Remsen Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

    If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by 5 PM on October 1st. **Please bring your ID to access to a meeting room in the library. 

    We will discuss the potential next events in 2019 and 2020. If you have any suggestions of what we want to do, please let us know.

    I hope to see you all there!

    APA NY Metro Chapter, Economic Development Committee

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    Event Type: Other
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  • Planning Film Night

    WHEN: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    APA NY-Metro Chapter Presents

    Economic Development Committee’s Planning Film Night Event

    Join Economic Development Committee for a Planning Film Night on September 4th, 2019 (Wednesday).

    We will be showing a short documentary, Owned: A Tale of Two Americas (2019). This movie is related to urban planning and about continuous challenge to the “America dream” as it takes you on a journey through the history of home ownership in the United States. After a movie, we will have an open discussion to explore the history of homeownership and potential ways to increase homeownership and reduce the wealth gap in the United States – and discussion of what we can learn from our past.

    The Details

    Where: LMHQ 

                150 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, NY 10038.

    When: Wednesday, September 4, 2019

    Time: 6:00p-8:30p

    Maximum participants: Due to a limitation of space,  first 40 people (RSVP required)

    RSVP: economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org

    Hope to see you there!

     

    APA NY Metro Chapter

    Economic Development Committee

    Sponsors:

    Event Type: Discussion
    CM Credits: 2.5 (Pending)