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Opposition to North Tribeca
‘Wall’
A developer’s effort to dramatically raise the heights of buildings he
is allowed to put up on four waterfront blocks of north Tribeca is being
met with resistence by neighbors of the site.
Two community groups, the Tribeca Organization and the Canal West Coalition
are placing ads and beginning a petition campaign to “stop the wall” of
tall, view-blocking housing.
The Jack Parker Group wants to build on a three-block site between Watts
and West Streets that extends from Watts to Hubert. If he is successful
in his application to the Department of City Planning, he could build
up to 210 feet on West Street, in an area of mostly low-rise buildings.
Residents in the area say they will be hemmed in by the tall buildings.
“Part of the beauty of Tribeca is its openness and its closeness to the
river,” said Albert Capsouto, whose home and restaurant, Capsouto Frers,
is nearby. “I don’t think there should be a wall between the waterfront
and the interior.”
Neighbors also want some say in the kinds of commercial uses that will
be allowed—or disallowed—in a zoning change.
With the help of a consultant, Friends of Community Board 1 is working
on a zoning plan for all north Tribeca.
Park Board Elections
The election for six of 11 seats on the Washington Market Park Board of
Directors takes place in front of the park on Thursday and Friday, Oct.
14 and 15, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those
who would like to run can call Fraya Berg at 212-608-1213. Candidate letters:
Annual
Loft Tour
The Battery Park City Neighbors & Parents Association will host their
annual block party on Vesey Street from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. For
information, visit http://www.bpcnpa.com.
Block Party Raincheck
The Battery Park City Neighbors & Parents’ Association will host their
annual block party on Vesey Street on Oct. 16, noon to 5 p.m. Originally
scheduled for September, the party was postponed due to rain. For information,
go to www.bpcnpa.com.
Talk of the Town
Tours of Lower Manhattan via cell phone are now available by calling 212-586-8687
for $5.95. The pre-recorded voice guides tourists to 16 landmarks. Proceeds
go to the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation.
Empty Nester Group
A support group for parents whose children have recently left home begins
this month in Tribeca.
The group will meet Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. for four consecutive
weeks at the Synagogue for the Arts, 49 White St. The cost is $80. To
register, call 212-925-3107.
Cyclists at the Seaport
Organizers are expecting at least 5,000 bicyclists to set out from
the South Street Seaport on the morning of Oct. 17 for the MS Bike Tour,
a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis research. To register for the 30-,
60- or 100-mile ride, go to www.msnyc.org or call 212-463-9791.
Library Book Sale
The New Amsterdam Library, at 9 Murray St., will hold its annual book
sale on Oct. 18–21, during regular library hours. On sale will be paperback
and hardcover books, magazines, CDs and videos.
Halloween Parade
On Sunday Oct. 31 Washington Market Park’s annual Halloween event
begins in the park at 2:30 p.m. for the stroller and toddler set. Older
children line up at North Moore and Greenwich Streets for a 3:15 p.m.
walk to the park. Entertainment will be provided by Paprika.
Flu Vaccine
Downtown seniors over 65 and children under the age of five in need of
a flu vaccination should call Councilman Alan Gerson's office, 212-788-7722,
for a list of local healthcare providers where the vaccine is available
at little or no cost.
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