Creating Healthier Places

Blue Sea Development

2017 Progress Report

Year Committed: 2015
Length of Commitment: 3 years
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Committed to prioritize health and incorporate a selection of active design strategies into at least 80 percent of its affordable housing development projects over the next three years.

Verified Results

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    At least 80 percent of all affordable housing projects meet or exceed the criteria in the active design framework.

    Progress To Date

    In year three of its five year commitment, Blue Sea Development completed one affordable housing development, Prospect Plaza Site 2, which meets the criteria in the active design framework. Prospect Plaza Site 2 includes two buildings referenced in the following results as Building A and B.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    The floor plan includes indoor space for physical activity that is accessible by all building occupants AND at least two (2) of the following: * Is visible from the ground floor corridor or, if not located on the ground floor, is visible from the floor corridor and includes prominent signage on the ground floor to indicate its location. * Includes windows that offer views to the outdoors * Includes physical activity programming that is suitable for both adults and children (e.g. dance classes). * Includes exercise equipment that is suitable for both adults and children. Equipment for adults and children should be co-located.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having accessible indoor physical activity space that offers views to the outdoors, is visible for from the floor corridor, and includes exercise equipment for both adults and children.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Ground floor and second floor stair walls and floors are designed with colors, materials, and finishes that are of equal quality to, or higher quality than, the materials in the building lobby, or artwork and graphics are incorporated within the stairwell.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having finishes and materials in stairwells of the same quality as those in the vestibule.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    An illumination level equal to or better than the adjacent corridor is provided in the stairwell.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having stair prompt signage placed at stairway entry points on each floor.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Stair prompt signage is placed at elevators and at stairway entry points on each floor. Signage is designed with multilingual options, as appropriate for building users.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having stair prompt signage placed at stairway entry points on each floor.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Secure long-term bicycle storage is available for residents. Storage must be: * Located on the ground floor and visible from the main path of travel; or * Located outdoors and sheltered to provide protection from the elements; or * Located on the first level of a parking garage, include physical barriers to minimize interactions between bicycles and automobiles and offer access to an entrance/exit ramp.

    Progress To Date

    This project does not comply with the requirement. Adequate secure long-term bicycle storage is provided, but it is located in the cellar and is accessible from the ground floor by an elevator and stair.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Where applicable, ensure that all amenities and facilities on the site are conveniently connected by pedestrian infrastructure.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having pedestrian infrastructure to connect all amenities and facilities on the site.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Where applicable and subject to local zoning requirements, provide sidewalks that are wide enough to comfortably accommodate pedestrians, including those with disabilities.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having wide enough sidewalks to comfortably accommodate pedestrians and those with disabilities.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Short-term bicycle parking close to each building entrance is provided and is available for public use.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of providing publicly-available short-term bicycle parking near building entrances. Blue Sea has indicated the siting of bicycle parking and has provided documentation of their bicycle rack order.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Lighting is provided along building exterior and/or exterior walking routes to the building entrance.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having lighting along building exterior and exterior walking routes.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    An informational board or kiosk is provided near the main building entrance(s) that delineates transit options within the community (i.e. bus stops, train stations, walking routes) and the time and distance to each transit option.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having information on transit options near the main building entrance.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    A stair intended for everyday use is visible from the buildingÍs main corridor and is as visible as, or more visible than, the elevator. Where feasible, locate the stair within 25 feet of the building entrance.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having a stair as visible as the elevator in the building’s main corridor.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    All ground floor doors of an enclosed stair intended for everyday use have glazing of at least 10 square feet in area (or the maximum legal limit if less than 10 square feet), or; door sidelight panels are provided with a combined area of at least 10 square feet (or the maximum legal limit if less than 10 square feet), or; ground floor staircase is enclosed in glass.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having ground floor doors with at least 10 square feet of glazing.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    All upper floor doors of an enclosed stair intended for everyday use, have glazing of at least 7 square feet in area (or the maximum legal limit if less than 7 square feet), or; door sidelight panels are provided with a combined area of at least 7 square feet (or the maximum legal limit if less than 7 square feet), or; upper floor staircase is enclosed in glass.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having upper floor doors of enclosed stairs with at least 7 square feet of glazing.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Day lighting is provided within stairwell at each floor / roof level, using windows and/or skylights.

    Progress To Date

    This project does not fully comply with the requirement of providing 20 square foot large windows for daylighting in all floor corridors. Building 2A includes daylighting within each stairwell. Building 2B includes daylighting in one stairwell but not the other stairwell.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Site has pedestrian/bike access to transit facilities, parks, schools or other publicly accessible recreation facilities, grocery stores and other essential goods and services.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having pedestrian and bike access to essential goods and services.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Site is within a 20-min walk of most destinations residents will use in daily life, such as cafes, restaurants, clothing stores, hair salon, Laundromat or dry cleaners.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having daily neighborhood destinations within a 20-min walk of the site.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Unbundle parking from unit rental cost to minimize vehicle use.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of unbundling parking from unit rental cost.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    If the development is adjacent to more than one street, provide multiple entries along the street to maximize convenience for people approaching on foot or bicycle.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of providing at least one entrance along on each street that the development is adjacent to.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Plant new street trees, or protect existing street trees along sidewalks surrounding the property.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of preserving street trees by paying into the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s Tree Fund. Paying into the Tree Fund is an alternative to planting street trees as mandated by New York City’s zoning requirements.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Mark crosswalks with bold lines, different paving material, or raised walkway.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having crosswalks marked with bold lines.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Provide curb cuts/ramps at all intersections.

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of having curb cuts at all intersections.

  • Implementation Date

    January 2018

    Reporting Date

    February 2018

    Commitment Element

    Minimize mid-block vehicular curb cuts on streets with heavy foot or bicycle traffic

    Progress To Date

    This project complies with the requirement of minimizing mid-block vehicular curb cuts.

Partner Statement

“Prospect Plaza Site 2 is now fully occupied and tenants have been enjoying the indoor fitness room while awaiting spring weather. Site 3 is finishing completion and we expect tenants to begin moving in by the end of May. Also at Site 3, the supermarket tenant is beginning interior work for a new market in the underserved area that will provide fresh produce to the community.

"Our Matinecock Court development now has all of its approvals and we are in the process of getting the financing in place.

"On the boards, we have responded to a number of RFP’s for affordable/low income family and senior housing, all of which we have incorporated ADV as a key part of the submission. Now we are just waiting for favorable responses!”