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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

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    Event Type: Conference
    CM Credits: 1.5

  • 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

     

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  • 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

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

    WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee is hosting the monthly meeting on 11/3/2020 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!

     

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  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in October

    WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Economic Development Committee is hosting the monthly meeting on 10/21/2020 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

     

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  • New York City Roundtable: COVID-19 Impacts for the Retail/Restaurant Industries - Part II

    WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    The American Planning Association’s New York Metro Chapter Economic Development Committee is pleased to invite you to the NYC Roundtable on COVID-19’s Impact for the Retail and Restaurant Industries. Part II.  This is in follow-up to our event in June, where we will build upon the previous conversation and highlight the creative strategies retailers and restaurateurs use to stay open.  Please join us on Wednesday, September 30th!
     

    New York City Roundtable: COVID-19 Impacts for the Retail/Restaurant Industries – Part II

    Purpose: Discuss the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC with a particular focus on the consequences for the City’s retail/restaurant industries. In addition to following up on New York’s recovery initiatives, the discussion will highlight experiences of local business owners, explore changes in the real estate market, examine the continuing financial impact, and touch upon the future of urban planning. We had the part 1 of this event in June and are excited to bring our guests along for a follow up discussion.


    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 without help from the federal government. New York City’s retail and restaurant industries have deployed creative strategies to stay open during this period, 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 on the economic toll the virus has inflicted on the City and what lies ahead in the struggle for recovery.

    Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 6-8pm    Location: Zoom Meeting  (RSVP: economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org) 

    ** We will send you the zoom information via RSVP email 

    Speakers:

    • Larisa Ortiz (New York City Planning Commission/Streetsense)
    • Mark Dicus (Executive Director of SoHo Broadway BID)
    • Sreoshy Banerjea (NYC EDC)
    • Roni Mazumdar (Restauranteur)


    Facilitator: Michael Thompson, AICP

    Participants: ~ 50 people (RSVP Required)

    CM credits: 1.5 CM  (pending)

    Committee: Economic Development Committee

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  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in September

    WHEN: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:30 am - 7:30 am

    Economic Development Committee

    This is to let you know that our monthly meeting in September will be 9/1/2020

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    • Date: 9/1/2020
    • Time:  6:30 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Zoom meeting  (please RSVP at EconomicDevelopment@nyplanning.org for Zoom meeting information. We will send you the zoom info via reply email ) 

    There is another one in August 4th as well. please contact us if you are interested in joining the meeting.

    See you then
    APA NYM Economic Development Committee

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    Event Type: Other
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  • APA NYM Economic Development Committee Meeting in August

    WHEN: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:30 am - 7:30 am

    Economic Development Committee

    This is to let you know that our next monthly meeting will be 8/4/2020

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    • Date:  8/4/2020
    • Time:  6:30 pm ~7:30 pm
    • Place:  Zoom meeting  (please RSVP at EconomicDevelopment@nyplanning.org for Zoom meeting information. We will send you the zoom info via reply email ) 
    See you then
    APA NYM Economic Development Committee

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  • APA Economic Development Committee Meeting in July

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

    Economic Development Committee Members

    This is to let you know that our next monthly meeting will be 7/7/2020

    Economic Development Committee Meeting

    If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email me at economicdevelopment@nyplanning.org by noon on 7/7/2020. We will send an email with the access number and password individually. 
    See you next week online!

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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