Hunter's Point South Master Plan

Queens, NY

Client: NYC Economic Development Corporation
Completion: 2008
Area: 30 acres

The development plan for 5000 units of mostly affordable housing along the Queens Waterfront is designed to create a human-scale neighborhood, where the car takes a back seat. A pedestrian and bicycle friendly street grid defines a community of neighborhoods that support cultural and economic diversity, neighborhood retail, a mix of housing types; cultural and educational facilities; and open space amenities. To define a community focus for each neighborhood, three distinct open spaces have been provided: an expansive East River park for active recreation, a more passive waterfront esplanade along Newtown Creek, and an interior landscaped mews that connects the two waterfront areas and acts as a bioswale to collect storm water from paved surfaces.  In October 2008, the Hunter’s Point South plan was formally adopted by City Council. FXFOWLE is currently assisting the city to develop design guidelines that will accompany a developer’s request for proposals.