Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement ("DGEIS")

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Table of Contents and Section 1: 1.0 Introduction; 1.1 Project History and Need; 1.2 Description of Action; 1.3 Anticipated Benefits; 1.4 Planning Period; 1.5 SEQR Process [19.24 MB]

Section 2: 2.0 Master Plan Considerations; 2.1 Alternative Previously Considered; 2.2 Existing Facilities; 2.3 Site Selection Process; 2.4 Vision Statement; 2.5 Master Plan Methodology; 2.6 Study Area; 2.7 Urban Design Analysis; 2.8 Guiding Principles; 2.9 Urban Design Framework; 2.10 Public Participation; 2.11 Master Plan Alternatives [23.09 MB]

Section 3: 3.0 Facility and District Master Plan; 3.1 Development Program; 3.2 Anticipated Events; 3.3 Guiding Principles; 3.4 Optimized Growth Plan; 3.5 Cultural Resource Strategy; 3.6 Community Benefits Program; 3.7 Implementation Plan [3.35 MB]

Section 4(a): 4.0 Environmental Setting, Impacts & Mitigation; 4.1 Transportation, Parking and Pedestrian; 4.2 Cultural Resources [85.89 MB]

Section 4(b): 4.3 Aesthetic and Visual Resources; 4.4 Land Use and Zoning; 4.5 Community Services; 4.6 Utilities and Infrastructure; 4.7 Air Quality; 4.8 Construction Impacts [46.64 MB]

Section 5:5.0 Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Impacts [0.21 MB]

Appendices

1. Final Scoping Document [0.13MB]
2. 2001 Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) Market Feasibility Study [1.44MB]
3. 2002 ALDC Task Force Study [4.30MB]
4. 2004 SAG Update [0.21MB]
5. Developers Proposal [0.83MB]
6. HVS International Market Study [3.23MB]
7. BBP Supportable Development Range [0.83MB]
8. Traffic Impact Study [3.91MB]
9. Hartgen Phase 1A Assessment [326.27MB]
10. Phase 1B Work Plan [10.53MB]
11. Residential Market Study [3.82MB]
12. Correspondence [1.62MB]
13. Preliminary Study Green Hudson Parking Garage [0.05MB]
14. Public Meeting and Workshop Minutes [1.31MB]