Coastal Brownfields:

At the Water’s Edge

Panel: Waterfront Revitalization and Marine Transportation

New York State

Department of StateDivision of Coastal Resources

George E. Pataki Governor Randy A. Daniels,Secretary of State

Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program

Purpose

• Establishes a blueprint for action.

• Concentrates on special areas.

• Relies on partnerships with communities.

Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program

Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program

Long Island Sound Redevelopment Area Glen Cove and Hempstead Harbor

Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program

Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program

Long Island Sound Coastal Management ProgramWaterfront Redevelopment Areas

• Redevelop deteriorated areas and revitalize communities.

• Provide new uses and businesses.

• Use existing infrastructure.

• Increase recreational opportunities and waterfront access.

Long Island Sound Maritime Center Glen Cove and Hempstead Harbor

Glen Cove WaterfrontAdverse Conditions

• Blight and highly contaminated land

• Abandoned manufacturing structures

• Crumbling waterfront infrastructure

• Hazardous conditions for commercial and recreational vessels

Glen Cove WaterfrontAdverse Conditions

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Area Sectors

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Agency Partners

City of Glen Cove- Mayor’s Office

- Community Development Agency- Harbor Master’s Office- Planning and Zoning Board- Department of Public Works- Glen Cove Reclamation Committee

Nassau County- Department of Health

- Community Development Agency

- Department of Public Works

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Agency PartnersState Agencies

- NYS Department of State- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation- NYS Department of Health- NYS Department of Transportation- NYS Office of Parks- NYS Empire Development Corporation- NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

Federal Agencies- US Department of Commerce- US Army Corps of Engineers- US Environmental Protection Agency- US Housing and Urban Development

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Interagency Workshops

• Address several important issues.

• Coordinate government agency participation.

• Enlist technical and financial assistance.

• Identify next steps and responsible entity.

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Catalyst and Blueprint for Action

• Area-wide planning approach to brownfields• Thorough analysis of existing conditions• Economic analysis to justify future land use• Land use and zoning recommendations• Infrastructure improvements• Transportation improvements• Environmental improvements

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Accomplishments

• Achieve short-term accomplishments necessary to build public support and confidence for the plan.

• Work toward achieving long-term goals while achieving short-term successes.

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Way Finding Signs

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization

Program Garvies Point Boat Launch

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Garvies Point Boat Launch

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Tall Ships Festival

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Mill Pond Restoration

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Mill Pond Restoration

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Captain’s Cove Pedestrian/Bike Path

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Private Sector Investment

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Private Sector Investment

City of Glen Cove

Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Interim Use of a Brownfield Site

Temporary Ferry Terminal

City of Glen CoveLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Interim Use of a Brownfield Site Ferry Loading Dock

City of Glen CoveLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Major Accomplishments

- Acquired Captain’s Cove and Li Tungsten.

- Completed remediation and clean-up of Captain’s Cove and have entered into an agreement with Glen Isle developers to develop the site.

- Dredged the Federal Navigation Channel.

- Secured $1.2 million to design permanent ferry terminal.

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Redevelopment Agreement Signed for Captain’s Cove - Sector 2

City of Glen CoveLocal Waterfront Revitalization Program

Major Accomplishments

- Acquired Captain’s Cove and Li Tungsten.

- Completed remediation and clean-up of Captain’s Cove and have entered into an agreement with Glen Isle developers to develop the site.

- Dredged one third of the Federal Navigation Channel.

- Secured $1.2 million to design permanent ferry terminal.

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Federal Navigation Channel

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

State Funding Secured • Master Plan - $147,000 - Department of State

• Boat Ramp & Pump-out - $98,000 - Departments of State, Environmental Conservation

• Mill Pond - $770,000 - Departments of Transportation, State, Environmental Conservation

• Bike Path (Phases 1 &2) - $4.5 million - Departments of Transportation and State

• Dredging (testing of sediment) - $500,000 - Department of Environmental Conservation

• Bulkhead - $500,000 - Department of Environmental Conservation

• Ferry Terminal - $1.2 million - Department of Transportation

• Captain’s Cove Remediation - $3.9 million - Department of Environmental Conservation

• Sewage Treatment Plant - $3.8 million - Department of Environmental Conservation

• Road Improvements - $7.7 million - Department of Transportation

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Federal Funding Secured

• Master Plan and Workshops - $135,000 - US Department of Commerce

• Land Acquisition - $6 million loan - US Housing and Urban Development

• Dredging - $1 million - US Army Corps of Engineers

• Brownfields Remediation - $2.75 million - US Environmental Protection Agency

and US Housing and Urban Development

• Wetlands - $10,000 - US Environmental Protection Agency

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

• Coastal America Partnership Award

“Partners to Revitalize Glen Cove’s Waterfront”

• Brownfields Showcase Community by the US EPA

Regional Context

- Provides the broad picture

- Identify and establish clear priorities

- Concentrate limited resources

City of Glen Cove Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

• Having a clear vision for future use • An action oriented implementation strategy• Implementing short term projects to build

confidence and support • Establishing partnerships and leveraging

resources• Involving and engaging the public• Local leadership as the plan’s primary sponsor

Brownfields

- Inventory, describe and establish priorities

- Define future/intended land uses

- Remedial actions based on intended use