Roosevelt Island Works To Add Tech Hub

NEW YORK CITY-Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer on Thursday issued conditional approval for the proposed Cornell NYC Tech campus on Roosevelt Island by Cornell University and the New York City Economic Development Corp., according to an announcement. In developing his Uniform Land Use Review Procedure recommendation, Stringer secured commitments to pursue several modifications to the project, which include construction mitigation, the creation of a community advisory committee on open space, expanding the hours of the campus open space, expansion of the red bus line, and commitment to study co-generation and pedestrian access to the Queens Borough Bridge.

“Educational institutions, such as Cornell, play an instrumental role in nurturing the city’s intellectual capital that is vital in maintaining a competitive advantage over other cities,” says Stringer in his report detailing his recommendation. “Retaining individuals who advance knowledge not only cements our status as a leader in the world economy, but also creates a more livable city.”