More Details, Renderings for the Astoria Cove Development
Earlier this week the Architect’s Newspaper spoke with the architects of the Astoria Cove development, which just began its six-month review process for a zoning change. The 1,000,000-square-foot, mixed-use development includes both affordable and market-rate housing, a public school, a supermarket and a waterfront park. It’s located just north of the larger Hallets Point development….
Earlier this week the Architect’s Newspaper spoke with the architects of the Astoria Cove development, which just began its six-month review process for a zoning change. The 1,000,000-square-foot, mixed-use development includes both affordable and market-rate housing, a public school, a supermarket and a waterfront park. It’s located just north of the larger Hallets Point development.
Landscape architect Ken Smith will line the green space with walkways, rows of trees, flowerbeds, and a rain garden. STUDIO V Architecture is designing the buildings — principal Jay Valgora says the apartment buildings will have “‘expressive’ carved-out corners and tops.” Restaurants and shops will be “tucked” into the towers. And the single-family homes in the development will be “partially clad in horizontal wood slats and connected to each other through a landscaped courtyard.” STUDIO V, aware of the risk of waterfront development, set the entire scheme above the current and future floodplain. STUDIO V is also designing the adjoining Hallets Point development, meaning this single architectural firm will pretty much build out this entire waterfront area.
Check out more renderings of the future Astoria Cove after the jump.
Astoria’s Crescent Cove [A/N]
All Astoria Cove coverage [Q’Stoner]
Renderings by STUDIO V Architecture
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Good luck, Sarah
In October, someone was able to access my debit card number & PIN and unload my checking account–without my losing my debit card. Now, I’ve banned ATMs and debit card machines–fraud is getting too easy with the increased technology. When I made the report to the 88th, the det. said someone reported another ID theft the day before–probably by having new card in mail stolen. 😮
-supergirl.
^^ Another Identity Theft Point
In the last few weeks while walking my dog in Clinton Hill in the morning I have noticed garbage bags methodically sliced open and searched. Shredders are important to use as well.
Identity Theft:
I was a victim about 3 years ago and it was a huge mess. It took a year to clear up and kept resurfacing in different ways like a nasty boil. We suspect our mail was stolen to get id info. Make sure your mail box is locked! I also found that my first phone call to report a problem to utilities, credit cards, etc was always the one where I was able to get the most information about who opened the account, when, what info they used. Somehow the ranks would be closed on follow up calls. I also reported it to the 88th precinct and had a detective on the case who was very approachable and it seemed to give me credibility in following up with the fraudulant accounts. If you find yourself a victim — jump on it immediately, take notes and follow through till you receive written satisfaction that your accounts are clear.
Nice photo. That’s my block!
Re: Identity theft–I was a victim myself, just last week. And I keep hearing more and more stories about the increasing number of cases. I’d urge people to be very careful with their information, especially when you’re filling out rental applications, co-op applications, broker forms, etc. Monitor your cards, bank accounts, and credit report continuously.