Rendering courtesy Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.

Modera Garden State Plaza Redevelopment Breaks Ground In Paramus, New Jersey

Construction is underway on phase one of Modera Garden State Plaza, a mixed-use complex by the Westfield Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus, New Jersey. Designed by Rogers Partners Architects and developed by a joint venture between Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek Residential, the project will consist of two five-story structures yielding 575 market-rate apartments under Mill Creek’s Modera brand. The development will also include nearly 50,000 square feet of retail space, a 1-acre town square park, new public green space, and parking with electric vehicle charging stations.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 3530 Willett Avenue in Olinville, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 3530 Willett Avenue, a four-story residential building in Olinville, The Bronx. Designed by GRID Drafting and Consulting LLC and developed by Kodra Construction, the structure yields eight residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are two units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $82,183 to $116,640.

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NYC Announces Second Phase For 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard Redesign In Astoria, Queens

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced the second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard redesign in Astoria, Queens. The project will add a parking-protected, two-way bike lane from Steinway Street to 51st Street, extending the corridor from Vernon Boulevard toward Woodside and improving connections to the Queens Waterfront Greenway and East River.

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6208 8th Avenue. Rendering via NYC Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation

497-Unit Tower Rises at 6208 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Construction is rising on 6208 Eighth Avenue, a 28-story mixed-use building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Designed by Raymond Chan Architect and developed by a joint venture between Watermark Capital and Rubin Equities, the structure will yield 497 units and 100,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. A portion of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing. The property is located between 61st and 64th Streets.

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