Staten Island North Shore: 500+ New Housing Units and Waterfront Development

New Housing Development on Staten Island

• 🏠 Mayor Adams announced plans for over 500 new housing units on Staten Island's North Shore, specifically at the Stapleton waterfront.
• 💡 Over a quarter of these new units will be designated as affordable housing, addressing the needs of everyday New Yorkers.

Innovative Construction and Sustainability

• 🪵 The project will be the first in the Northeast to utilize mass timber construction, offering benefits like reduced embodied carbon and faster building.
• 🌳 This housing initiative is part of a larger $400 million North Shore Action Plan aimed at revitalizing the area.

Waterfront Revitalization and Green Space

• 🌊 The broader plan includes the creation of 2400 new homes, acres of green space, and thousands of jobs.
• 🚶‍♀️ A two-mile esplanade is under construction, connecting three neighborhoods and providing open access to the waterfront from the old Staten Island Wheel site to Stapleton.

Addressing Past Challenges

• ⚠️ Local leaders acknowledge Staten Island's North Shore has a history of failed projects, such as the Staten Island Wheel.
• ✅ This time, officials express confidence in delivering sustainable housing and community improvements, aiming for a different outcome.