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NOTE:To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.BUSHWICK:
A CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD
October 13, 2014
Presented by Asher Freeman and Giovania Tiarachristie
Pratt Institute Sustainable Communities Studio, Fall 2014
AGENDAIntroduction
Workshop Results
Bushwick Today
A Changing Neighborhood
Sites Susceptible to Future Development
Areas for Neighborhood Improvement
BUSHWICK HISTORY
CD4 2010 DEMOGRAPHICS
• Total Pop: 112,263 • Median Age: 30• Median Income: $36,683• 31% Living Below Poverty Level• Unemployment: 7.9%
Sources: US Census 2010 and ACS 2008-2012
CURRENT POPULATION
Sources: US Census 2010 and ACS 2008-2012
A CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD
POPULATION GROWTH: 1960-2010
Sources: US Census 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, and 2010
CHANGE IN RACIAL MAKE-UP
Over the last decade, Bushwick experienced substantial relative increases of its White and Asian populations, while experiencing a minor net increases or decreases of its Hispanic and Black populations.
Source: US Census 2000 and 2010
PERCENT CHANGE 2000-2010
INCREASE IN NON-HISPANIC WHITE POPULATION 00-10
An additional 9,600 Non-Hispanic Whites moved in between 2000 and 2010 (+68% increase)
INCREASE IN MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 00-12
Bushwick’s median household income increased by 41% from 2000
to 2010
Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012
INCREASE ROOMMATE HOUSEHOLDS 00-12
The number of households occupied by non-family roommates increased significantly since 2000, especially in areas with easy access to the L train.
Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012
CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES 00-12
• Manufacturing was the second largest employer in Bushwick in 2000 behind Health/Education. It has decreased by 21.5% since 2000, but still employing almost 4,000 local residents (15%).
• Arts and Entertainment and Professional/Management grew the largest, by up to 175%
Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012*Ranked by largest industry employer in 2000
INCREASING RENTS 00-12
APPETITE FOR INVESTMENT IS STRONG
Bushwick Sales Price Per Square Foot (2013 - 2014)
Bushwick
Brooklyn
Bushwick
Brooklyn
Average Sales Price
Bushwick: $867,000Brooklyn: $1,154,696
Per Square Foot Price
Bushwick: $488 sq/ftBrooklyn: $703 sq/ft
…real estate prices are still comparably lower than the rest of Brooklyn, fueling new development.
While sale prices are escalating sharply month-over-month…
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME IN BUSHWICK 00-12
Even with increase, still only 17% of the population would qualify for “affordable housing” at 80-120% AMI
Whereas more than 50% of the population earns below 50% AMI; One in three people earns a household income at 30% AMI
Source: US Census 2000 and ACS 2008-2012
$250,000+
SITES SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
CURRENT USES & ZONING
ManufacturingCommercial
Mixed Use: Residential and Commercial
ResidentialPublic Facilities
Broadway
Flus
hing
Source: Pluto 2014
CURRENT USES & ZONING
Source: Center for Urban Pedagogy “What Is Zoning?” Handbook
Hay 10 tipos de zonas residenciales en NYC. Mayoría de
Bushwick
R6: WHAT’S ALLOWED?
608 Wilson Avenue20052 units/unidades100+% densidad permitida
354 Suydam Street19871 unit/unidad31% densidad permitida
282 Knickerbocker1907-19314 units/unidades88% densidad permitida
358 Grove Street200759 units/unidades100+% densidad permitida
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES
• Vacant land, parking lots, and areas near subway stations are often tapped first for new construction
AREAS OF FOCUS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
TRANSPORTATION ACCESS
• Bushwick is well served by subway access when rating on a ¼ mile basis – a distance equivalent to 5 blocks from a subway station entrance. Numerous city bus routes cover most areas not conveniently located near subways.
• The neighborhood is underserved in its number of bike lanes.
STREET SAFETY
Data: NYPD, 8/2011 to 4/2014 via Crashmapper
Several intersections and streets pose a safety threat to pedestrians and cyclists
BUSHWICK COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS ZONES
• Many IBZ employees are Bushwick residents
• It is difficult for manufactures to find space, as landlords can charge higher rents for residential & commerical uses
Bar built as-of-right
BUSHWICK OPEN SPACE
Bushwick open space ratio is below city planning goals but well above the NYC median.
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT QUANTITY
Bushwick’s parks and playgrounds are often poor quality and lack connectivity
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Schools: 20Police & Fire Stations: 7Health & Medical Services: 14Social Services: 7Child Development Centers: 22Senior Centers: 4Churches & Community Centers: 22
HEALTH
ASTHMA: Higher hospitalization rates for children under 5 and adults above 15 years old
DIABETES: Adults are more likely to have diabetes by 14%
OBESITY: Adults are more likely to be obese by 28%
MENTAL ILLNESS: Hospitalizations (1,211/100,000)
BUSHWICK RATES ARE ABOVE THE BOROUGH AND CITY AVERAGES
SUMMARY
Strong manufacturing sector in neighborhing industrial areas. New development is threatening displacement of this sector and local jobs.
Culturally vibrant and diverse community, but recent influx of higher income individuals is threatening neighborhood affordability for long-time residents.
Most of study area is in walking distance to some kind of open space, however quality, including safety and sanitation, of these spaces need to be addressed.
Diverse retail and commercial activity, but rising commercial rents threaten to displace small businesses.
Current zoning is not reflective of the diverse uses and physical character of the neighborhood.
Changes in unit size are diminishing the availability of housing for families.
SUMMARY (CON’T)
Good transportation access present in most of the neighborhood.
Traffic safety is a concern, especially in major intersections.
A number of community facilities, but perhaps inadequate to meet neighborhood needs.
Good access to health facilities, but health is worse than city-wide numbers.
Mixed uses, beautiful architecture, and a very desirable place to live.
NOW TO HEAR FROM YOU…
• What do you like about the neighborhood/want to preserve?
• What don’t you like about the neighborhood?
• What would you like to see in the future of Bushwick?
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