News Flash Home
The original item was published from 4/29/2021 4:33:28 PM to 4/30/2022 12:00:03 AM.

News Flash

City News

Posted on: April 29, 2021

[ARCHIVED] City of New Rochelle Breaks Ground on First DRI Project at Heritage Park

IMG_3419

Heritage Homes Developer MacQuesten Development, in partnership with the City of New Rochelle, broke ground on the $1.1 million Heritage Park, the new playground and park coming to the Lincoln Avenue area. As part of the adjacent 288-unit affordable housing complex Heritage Homes, residents of the community will have easy access to a range of modern outdoor amenities including a new playground, basketball court, lawn area, seating, lighting and more. 

Heritage Park is the first project to break ground as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from Governor Cuomo that was awarded to the City in 2018. New Rochelle’s grant supports projects directed at reviving the City’s downtown corridor to serve as a catalyst for community activity and engagement as well as economic investment. The City received $343,000 through the DRI to construct the new playground at the corner of Winthrop Avenue and Brook Street.  The DRI award for Heritage Park is being administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR), with the City of New Rochelle providing matching funds of $207,000 and MacQuesten providing the balance. Construction is expected to be complete by early summer. 

“As New Rochelle makes historic investments in the Lincoln Avenue corridor through the DRI, we are committed to working in partnership with residents to ensure that new amenities reflect community needs and goals.  Heritage Park, which will provide children and families with a safe and attractive place to play and enjoy the outdoors, is an outstanding example of this principle,” said New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson.

“I am so proud to be a partner on such an important revitalization project in the great City of New Rochelle. The Heritage Homes project created hundreds of transitional high quality housing units for lower income folks. Now we move to the final phase of building much needed recreational facilities for the community. The State of New York and the City have proven their deep commitment to economic development and affordable housing. It is my deep pleasure to partner with them,” said Rella Fogliano, Chief Executive Officer of MacQuesten Development.

“Where there is fresh air and light - things grow,” said New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority Executive Director Angela Davis-Farrish. “This new playground will provide an opportunity for our Heritage Homes children to play, imagine and grow. What a blessing!” 

“I am thrilled to be at the ground breaking. This park will reinforce and support the strong community bonds of the Lincoln Avenue corridor by giving the community more space to be together in a safe and healthy way. I look forward to seeing the ultimate completion of all of the DRI projects,” said Council Member Yadira Ramos-Herbert.

The groundbreaking comes as the City is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation redevelopment to create over 7,000 new units of housing to attract the next generation of residents. Construction on more than 30 projects continues to progress, and no projects were cancelled during the pandemic, as leasing continues to perform above expectations. 

The DRI will allow New Rochelle to connect the largely residential Lincoln Avenue corridor to the vibrant city center and the heart of the redevelopment, including the Metro North train station and its proximity to New York City, mixed-use developments, educational and workforce development opportunities and much more. Other DRI projects underway in the City include the creation of a black box theater and art education center to help nurture the City’s growing art and culture scene, along with the transformation of Memorial Highway into public open space known as The Linc. Several traffic and pedestrian improvements are also in the works to create a safer and more sustainable city. 

For more information on the City of New Rochelle, please visit www.newrochelleny.com & www.ideallynewrochelle.com. 


Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City News

City Update

Upcoming events and activities

Posted on: May 25, 2023
IMG_8907

Seacord Park Playground Upgraded

Posted on: May 25, 2023
Paving Updates

2023 Paving Begins

Posted on: May 19, 2023

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Posted on: May 18, 2023
NRPD Officer of the Year

NRPD Memorial and Awards Ceremony

Posted on: May 16, 2023
IMG_9663

Successful Kite Day at Davenport Park

Posted on: April 26, 2023
City Update_graphic

April events and opportunities

Posted on: April 14, 2023

Additional Tax Exemptions Approved

Posted on: March 30, 2023

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 3

Posted on: March 30, 2023

March news in brief

Posted on: March 31, 2023

Upcoming March events

Posted on: March 3, 2023
Before and After Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine Monument Restoration

Posted on: February 10, 2023
2023 Collection Days

Paper Collection Reminder

Posted on: January 25, 2023
City Newsflash Update

North Ave Bridge - UPDATE

Posted on: January 23, 2023

DPW Recycling Calendar Change for 2023

Posted on: January 4, 2023
IMG_7442

NRPD Promotions Ceremony

Posted on: January 4, 2023
Island-Kioks-Print-poster-41_875x46_875-December-banner-2022-v1

Upcoming Holiday Events

Posted on: December 1, 2022
Selfie With Santa- English

Santa Claus is Coming to City Hall!

Posted on: November 30, 2022
Give A Gift - English

Annual Give A Gift Event

Posted on: November 16, 2022

2023 Proposed Budget Released

Posted on: November 4, 2022
Falloween - Eng

FALL-O-WEEN

Posted on: October 20, 2022
Ryan Sinkfield

Ryan Sinkfield Park Dedication

Posted on: October 13, 2022
Fall Leaf Collection 2022 - English

Fall Leaf Collection Begins

Posted on: October 11, 2022

Ida Case Management Program Opens

Posted on: October 7, 2022

Fall events robocall

Posted on: October 7, 2022
NRPD Press Release

Speed Awareness Week Begins August 14

Posted on: August 14, 2022

Job Fair at City Hall- July 28

Posted on: July 26, 2022
Parks and  Recreation month

July is Parks and Recreation Month

Posted on: July 6, 2022
IMG_1944

Pinebrook Tennis Center Reopens

Posted on: June 29, 2022
Pride flag raising

Pride Celebrated at City Hall

Posted on: June 2, 2022