NYCEDC and 8th Regiment Partners Begin Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) for the Redevelopment of the Historic and Long Underutilized Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx
Redevelopment is a Two-Phase Project that Will Include a State-Of-The-Art Event Venue, Sports Fields, Cultural and Commercial Space, Community Space, Workforce Development and Affordable Housing
Backed by $215 Million City, State, and Federal Investment, Redeveloped Armory Will Add Over $2 Billion to City’s Economy and Create over 3,300 Jobs with Priority for Local Residents
NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and 8th Regiment Partners announced today the beginning of the Uniform Land Use Review Process “ULURP” to redevelop the historic Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx into a thriving, community-centered hub that delivers economic opportunity, social infrastructure, and cultural vitality for Bronx residents. Guided by the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan”, the first phase will consist of a mixed-use development with a state-of-the-art venue space and entertainment uses, sports fields, cultural and commercial space, light industrial manufacturing space, an educational facility focused on workforce development, and over 25,000 square feet of dedicated community space. Phase two includes approximately 450 units of permanently affordable rental housing adjacent to the Armory. The redeveloped armory is expected to generate nearly $2.6 billion in economic impact over the next 30 years, creating over 3,000 construction jobs and 360 permanent jobs in the process.
“From training troops during World War I to distributing supplies after Hurricane Sandy, the Kingsbridge Armory has served our city for more than a century. With the ambitious vision our administration has put forward for this space and the $200 million investment we are committing to bring it to life, we’ll begin work on the next chapter in this distinguished history,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “We will create hundreds of affordable homes, support 21st-century industries, generate over $2 billion in economic impact, and give residents of the Bronx, and all New Yorkers, the world-class space they deserve.”
“With the launch of the ULURP for Kingsbridge Armory, communities across the Bronx will be connected—delivering jobs, cultural education, and recreation,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “The redevelopment of the armory will bring families and residents together and uplift the community for generations to come.”
“As a former councilmember for this district and Bronx borough president, I’ve seen too many false starts at the Kingsbridge Armory—but today, we’re finally on the path to delivering on its promise,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carrión Jr. “With the launch of ULURP, we’re taking a major step toward turning this long-underutilized landmark into a vibrant center for jobs, youth sports, culture, and community. A redeveloped Kingsbridge Armory is about bringing opportunity home to the Bronx.”
“The historic Kingsbridge Armory has had its doors closed for far too long, but with today’s ULURP launch, we are taking a crucial step towards making a redeveloped armory a reality, building a dynamic, mixed-use hub that will deliver jobs, recreation, and cultural programming to Bronx communities,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball. “Guided by the ‘Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan,’ the redeveloped armory is going to drive economic activity. We look forward to working alongside our development partners, Council Member Pierina Sanchez, Bronx Community Board 7, and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson throughout this process.”
In January, Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Representative Adriano Espaillat unveiled the transformative two-part proposal for the Kingsbridge Armory, designed to serve both the local community and the broader region. The first phase will consist of a mixed-use development with a state-of-the-art venue space, sports fields for local youth academies, cultural and commercial space, and over 25,000 square feet of dedicated community space and is centered around the 180,000 square foot column-free Drill Hall within the Armory, expected to be completed in 2030. Phase two consists of the redevelopment of the adjacent National Guard site to create 450 units of permanently affordable rental housing adjacent to the Armory, expected to be completed in 2032.
The Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is backed by a $200 million investment by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul, $2 million from Borough President Gibson, $12 million from Councilmember Sanchez, and a $1.05 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the support of Representative Espaillat. The construction will be executed under a project labor agreement, ensuring fair wages and benefits for construction workers. 8th Regiment Partners’ proposal was selected after a rigorous request for proposal process that was informed by a nine-month public engagement process with over 4,000 community members, which produced the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan.”
“Today marks a critical milestone for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory: the start of public review, where Bronx residents can raise their voices and shape the future of this iconic site,” said NYC Council Member Pierina Sanchez, and co-chair, Together for Kingsbridge Community Visioning Process. “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to get this right—to deliver a project as beautiful, dynamic, and resilient as the people that call the Bronx home. From the start, I have made my intentions clear. I will evaluate this proposal thoroughly and center the guiding principles that our community articulated in the Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan, to: prioritize youth, uplift older adults, foster intergenerational relationships, create jobs and wealth for local workers, grow a regenerative, Bronx-centered economy, and maximize community ownership. As part of my review, I will also work with local stakeholders to seek community benefits with clear structures for accountability and ongoing community governance. In the coming weeks, my team looks forward to strong participation from Bronxites at the Community Board 7 public hearings. We must ensure that the redevelopment of this great structure is both transformative and equitable for generations to come.”
“The launch of the ULURP process for this redevelopment marks a major milestone in our collective vision to reimagine the Kingsbridge Armory into a true engine of opportunity for the Bronx,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “This historic redevelopment will deliver not just jobs and housing, but a space where our youth can thrive, our culture can shine, and our community can grow. I’m proud to stand with our partners and residents as we take this bold step forward—together for Kingsbridge, and together for the Bronx.”
“As we advance through the ULURP process, we move one step closer to revitalizing the Kingsbridge Armory for the Bronx community,” said Gabriella Sottile, principal, Maddd Equities on behalf of 8th Regiment Partners. “We look forward to continuing to work hand-in-hand with the community to deliver a project that reimagines the Kingsbridge Armory as a place of opportunity and a gathering space for all.”
“For too many years, the Kingsbridge Armory has not lived up to its full potential. It’s past time we changed that. With EDC’s proposal starting public review today, we’re taking a big and necessary step towards a brighter future for this armory, for the neighborhood, and for the Bronx,” said Dan Garodnick, Director of the Department of City Planning.
“Bronx Community Board 7 and the community look forward to continued conversations on the proposed redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory,” said Bronx Community Board 7 District Manager Karla Cabrera Carrera and Chair Yajaira Arias.
“The Kingsbridge Armory has long stood as a symbol of untapped potential in the Bronx. With the launch of the ULURP process for this redevelopment, we are taking a bold step forward in transforming this historic site into a dynamic center for opportunity, culture, and community,” said Assemblymember George Alvarez. “This project will bring good-paying jobs, affordable housing, and essential resources directly to Bronx families—all while honoring the voices and needs of our residents. I am proud to support a vision that reflects the resilience and promise of our borough.”
“As the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment takes the next step in the ULURP process, I hope Bronxites stay involved in deciding the future of the Armory,” said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. “We have an opportunity to finally transform this historic space into an economic engine and give a demonstration of community engagement in development. I look forward to continue working with the developer team and stakeholders to ensure that we prioritize community benefits and responsible development.”
“Today's ULURP certification of the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is a crucial step to bringing well-paying union construction jobs to hard-working New Yorkers from Kingsbridge Heights and neighboring Bronx communities,” said Gary LaBarbera, president, New York City and New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. “We applaud NYCEDC and 8th Regiment Partners for advancing this project and our members look forward to skillfully and efficiently driving this project forward while pursuing the middle-class opportunities it creates for them and their families.”
The New York City Charter requires certain actions that are reviewed by the City Planning Commission to undergo a Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). ULURP is a standardized procedure whereby applications affecting the land use of the city are publicly reviewed. The Charter also mandates time frames within which application review must take place. Key participants in the ULURP process are the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the City Planning Commission, Community Boards, the Borough Presidents, the Borough Boards, the City Council and the Mayor.
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