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Winterland to Open at Seaport

Winterland to Open at Seaport

The Seaport Downtown New York is off and running. Following the success of Seaport Summer 2018, The Howard Hughes Corporation announced that they are unveiling their 2018 Seaport Winter Programs. This year is the first year with their new Rooftop, hosting events, activities and entertainment programming taking place throughout the winter season at the Seaport District. New Yorkers and visitors alike will soon be able to experience The Rooftop at Pier 17® Winterland, the new seasonal installation designed by the acclaimed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, featuring the city’s first outdoor rooftop ice skating rink.

Downtown’s team is already lacing up their skates and pulling out their warmest clothing.

Visitors of all ages will be able to experience The Rooftop at Pier 17 Winterland starting mid-December, with The Winterland Rink opening to the public for the season on December 15. In addition to New York City’s first outdoor rooftop ice rink, the new winter destination will feature the Seaport District’s new rooftop restaurant and lounge R17; Skyline Hall, a 1250-capacity rooftop community and rentable event space; and Tank, a rooftop warming hut offering seasonal drinks and casual bites—all set against panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, East River, and the Empire State Building.

Winterland to Open at Seaport

Hey, New Yorkers, no time to travel to a beautiful winter resort? No problem; the Award-winning Rockwell Group has designed an ultimate escape experience and a reprieve from the city. Guests will be transported to a Nordic ski resort with views of the stars, warm wood interiors, hearths, and Adirondack chairs. Sign us up!

On Monday, December 3, they will kick off Seaport Winter 2018, with a Seaport District Holiday Block Party, taking place along the cobblestones. Everyone is invited!

Join the Downtown team to celebrate the holiday season with free hot chocolate, treats and drink specials from the Seaport eateries. Enjoy musical performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and be sure to be on the lookout for Santa’s helpers giving away holiday cheer, with gift cards from $10 to $1,000.

Holiday decorations will be based on the illustrations by American artist Kris Ruhs, who has created the visual identity for the iconic Italian concept store 10 Corso Como around the globe, including 10 Corso Como’s only U.S. location. Ruhs has created original, vibrant illustrations which will serve as a public art display along Fulton Street, featured on 300 ornaments adorning the Christmas tree, and on 30 discs up to 10 feet in diameter decorating the façade of the Garden Bar.

“We are excited to introduce Seaport Winter 2018, a new season of community-oriented activities and programming for all New Yorkers to enjoy,” said Saul Scherl, President of the New York Tri-State Region, The Howard Hughes Corporation. “We are committed to providing a year-round amenity for local residents and visitors, and look forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate the holiday season and the highly anticipated opening of The Rooftop at Pier 17 Winterland.”

Why wait, be sure to order memberships and packages to the ice rink www.pier17ny.com starting December 3. Local neighborhood residents, you will have access to a special ice skating discount. Sounds like its Christmas already!

Throughout the winter season, visitors will be able to take skating lessons, learn how to curl, play broomball, or even participate in outdoor fitness classes.

Seaport District’s Founding Partners—Heineken, The Lincoln Motor Company, Chase and Pepsi—will be elevating The Rooftop at Pier 17 Winterland experience with engaging consumer activations throughout the season. In addition, supporting partners Bacardi, Veuve Clicquot, Beam Suntory, AmTrust Title and Red Bull will feature unique weekly programming and special product offerings at The Rooftop at Pier 17 restaurant, R17.

“We conceived The Rooftop at Pier 17 as a completely new, elevated frame for the Seaport and the waterfront,” said David Rockwell, founder, and President, Rockwell Group. “It’s rare as a New Yorker or visitor to the city to experience the skyline at eye level. The rooftop’s immersive outdoor and indoor environments are places to come together and celebrate away from the bustle of the street, but also to be a part of the city’s urbanism on a different plane and at a different scale.”

Winterland to Open at Seaport

Additional Seaport Winter 2018 programming includes:

Phantom on the Road Pop-Up

On Tuesday, November 27, French audio innovator Devialet, a featured brand at 10 Corso Como, will unveil Phantom Reactor—the latest in its luxury line of wireless speakers, in a custom-built, immersive sound room constructed within a shipping container. Visitors can experience the extraordinary sound of Phantom Reactor on the iconic Seaport cobblestones throughout December.

Seaport District Menorah Lighting

On Tuesday, December 4, The Festival of Lights returns to Front Street with live music by Grammy-nominated clarinetist David Krakauer, food and crafts for the whole family to enjoy, as well as a blessing and lighting of the Menorah.

Deck the Stalls! Presented by NYC Public Markets

The NYCEDC has partnered with the Seaport’s Fulton Stall Market to launch a multicultural public market celebrating the best of the holidays and bringing together the diversity of New York City’s historic retail public markets in one place. Located at Fulton Stall Market’s Sunday location at the intersection of Fulton Street and Water Street, featured markets include Arthur Avenue Market, La Marqueta, 13th Avenue Market, Moore Street Market, Jamaica Farmer’s Market and Essex Street Market. Live music and craft beverages add to the celebration. Hours are from 11 am to 5 pm every Sunday from December 2 through December 23.

About The Howard Hughes Corporation®

The Howard Hughes Corporation® owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: The Seaport District in New York; Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The Howard Hughes Corporation’s portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation® is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.

For more information on the Seaport District and the Seaport Winter program, please visit www.pier17ny.com and follow @Pier17NY on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram. Follow the Seaport District on Facebook @SeaportDistrictNYC, on Twitter@TheSeaport, and on Instagram @SeaportDistrict.NYC.

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Downtown’s Chick-fil-A in Lower Manhattan

On March 29, Downtown’s Chick-fil-A restaurant opened in Lower Manhattan in the heart of the Financial District. Chick-fil-A opened with a scavenger hunt, the first 100 participants who made it back to the restaurant by the designated time won free Chick-fil-A for a year! That’s a great way to kick off being a part of our downtown community.

The franchisee-owned restaurant, located at 144 Fulton Street next to Fulton Center Station, was designed to serve the downtown community and a variety of guests’ needs. With five levels, innovative ordering technology, seating for 140 guests and an open-air rooftop dining experience, the Downtown Chick-fil-A restaurant was built to serve guests stopping in for a quick meal, those looking for a place to sit and work, parents and caretakers dining with children, and guests hoping to enjoy a leisurely lunch outside.

The restaurant is locally owned and operated by downtown resident Luke Cook. Luke will employ more than 150 team members. Luke Cook, was born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana and to this day Luke Louisiana accent is still prominent as we chatted. Luke has been part of the Chick-fil-A family for over ten years. He began his journey with Chick-fil-A as a team member at Hamilton Mill FSR in the Atlanta metro area, owned and operated two Chick-fil-A restaurants in PA and LA, and has served in multiple capacities as a consultant on panels at the Chick-fil-A Support Center.

Luke spoke briefly to Downtown, Luke is married to Mandy they have two beautiful daughters Emma, 7 and Olivia, 5 who attend school right here in Lower Manhattan. In Lukes spare time, he enjoys reading books, working out, and drinking coffee with friends. Luke and his family are excited to bring Chick-fil-A to Lower Manhattan and can’t wait to share the love of chicken with everyone they meet.

“My family and I are honored to be opening a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lower Manhattan, a part of the city we’ve always loved,” Cook said. “We’re so happy to be living, working and raising our children in the most vibrant city and neighborhood in the world. We want this restaurant to be a gathering place for everyone in the community.”

Read more about Luke Cook living and working in downtown, his family, and yes even their dog in an upcoming issue of Downtown.

Community Citizen
Chick-fil-A is an active contributor to the community and is committed to giving back in New York City. Like the other NYC Chick-fil-A locations, Chick-fil-A Fulton Street will partner with New York Common Pantry to provide meals to those-in-need. To date, the Chick-fil-A restaurants in New York have donated more than 17,000 pounds of food to the organization, which serves the city’s homeless population. The restaurant will also partner with Feeding Children Everywhere, a social charity that mobilizes groups to assemble healthy meals for children in need. Participants of the grand opening “First 100” celebration will have the opportunity to help assemble 10,000 meals to be distributed locally.

One-of-a-Kind Design Elements
Downtown Chick-fil-A Fulton Street was built to accommodate groups of all sizes. At more than 12,000 square feet, Chick-fil-A Fulton Street will span five levels with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for natural light throughout the entire space. The restaurant features two kitchens, including a basement-level kitchen for cold food prep, three levels of dining for 140 guests, a semi-private group meeting and dining space, and a rooftop terrace. To connect each level, a staircase will extend from the fourth level to the ground floor, accentuated by a skylight.

The restaurant offers mobile and in-store technology designed to serve customers quickly and efficiently. Utilizing the company’s proprietary “upstream ordering” technology, team members take orders on tablets as soon as guests walk through the doors, ensuring a shorter queue time. Guests can also order and pay in advance (while also skipping the line) using the Chick-fil-A One™ mobile app. Downtown’s Chick- fil- A restaurant also offers group catering deliveries and off-site pop-ups.

150 New Jobs for New Yorkers
Downtown’s Chick-fil-A is known for hiring, developing and retaining top talent, and providing a great work environment for team members. Each NYC Chick-fil-A restaurant offers flexible hours, competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for leadership growth, college scholarships, and hands-on training and mentoring by the restaurant owner. Chick-fil-A Fulton Street will employ more than 150 team members, with wages starting above New York City’s minimum wage. Whether candidates are seeking their first job or are seasoned industry professionals, all interested are invited to apply at CFAFultonStreet.com.

Premium Ingredients and Fresh, Handmade Food
As a long time Chick-fil-A fan and connoisseur, we were even more excited to hear about the prep process. Did you know that nearly everything on the Chick-fil-A menu is made from scratch daily, including hand-rolled biscuits, salads made from fresh vegetables and fruit that is hand-chopped throughout the day? The lemonade is fresh-squeezed and is made from three simple ingredients: lemon juice, sugar, and water. Like all Chick-fil-A restaurants, the chicken served in this restaurant will be 100 percent whole breast meat, without any fillers, hormones or additives. Each chicken breast is hand-breaded to order and pressure cooked in 100 percent refined peanut oil, which is naturally trans-fat- and cholesterol-free. By the end of 2019, every Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve chicken raised without antibiotics.

Now, this is something to rave about. Be sure to stop by Downtown’s Chick-fil-A on Fulton Street. If you are like me, just reading about their process and ingredients is driving me over to Fulton Street for today’s lunch!

 


Downtown’s Chick-fil-A Fulton Street is located at 144 Fulton Street and will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the company’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com. For the latest news and updates at Chick-fil-A, visit the Chick-fil-A Fulton Street Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

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Zara Thrives In Its New Downtown Manhattan Location

Rendering Of 222 Broadway, Zara's New Home

Rendering Of 222 Broadway, Zara's New Home
Rendering Of 222 Broadway, Zara’s New Home

Great news item by Lauren Elkies Schram of the Commercial Observer about Zara last week:

https://commercialobserver.com/2016/09/as-zaras-fidi-business-booms-the-retailer-takes-additional-space-for-storage

The major Spanish retailer opened a three-story store at 222 Broadway last year, but they did not have enough stock space, per Cushman & Wakefield’s C. Bradley Mendelson. In turn, Zara has signed a lease for 9,900 square feet in the sub-basement in the 1961 office building, which is between Ann and Fulton Streets, bringing the chain’s square footage in the building up to 40,100 square feet. This is part of a 15-year lease.

Congratulations to Zara on its thriving downtown business.

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Gucci Making the Move Downtown

Photo: Courtesy of gucci.com

Photo: Courtesy of gucci.com
Photo: Courtesy of gucci.com

Rumors that Gucci had been looking for a space in downtown can now be put to rest. As of recently, it has been confirmed that the luxury fashion brand will indeed be moving into an office space at 195 Broadway at Fulton Street.

While it was widely known that Gucci had been searching for office space in the Financial District, it was unclear of where they would settle. Gucci is currently negotiating for 80,000 square feet over two stories at the new space, according to the Commercial Observer.

195 Broadway will also be the new home to the widely known and popular restaurant, Nobu, owned by legendary actor (and downtown resident!) Robert DeNiro, Drew Nierporent and chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The restaurant is relocating from its current location in Tribeca after signing a 15-year lease for the 14,384-square-foot space on the ground floor and lower level.

Gucci will be relocating from its current 685 Fifth Avenue location.

-By Jackie Hart

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Fitness Health

Bikram Yoga on Fulton Street

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Photo: Courtesy of details.com

Photo: Courtesy of details.com
Photo: Courtesy of details.com

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that transforms the body and mind. This is something that all people should practice, especially with the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. With the interest in yoga skyrocketing everywhere, especially in Downtown Manhattan, there are a number of excellent studios to practice at. Grace A. Capobianco, CEO/Publisher of DOWNTOWN Magazine loves Birkram Yoga on Fulton Street. She explains, “It’s great to have a Bikram studio close to our office in the Financial District. It creates a great break in the afternoon leaving me energized and ready-to-go for the rest of the day.”

From fast-pace individuals working corporate jobs to full-time moms yoga is beneficial for everyone. At Bikram, their wonderful certified instructors teach classes and guide individuals to increase fitness, flexibility, and peace of mind. The atmosphere is just as important as the practice itself. This is a state-of-the-art heated studio that optimizes the practice of yoga. Heated studios make muscles more elastic, lessens the chance of injury, improves coordination, gets the blood flowing faster, and helps burn fat more easily.

The studio was built with the collaboration of concepts of green architecture and feng shui. It was developed by Bikram Choudhury and based on the ancient form of hatha yoga, he also trains and certifies all instructors at Bikram. Grace also raves about the studio itself, “It is clean, nice, and makes for a wonderful class that I highly recommend.” This particular studio works to create a neighborhood yoga community made up of experienced, certified teachers while giving students a greater mind, body, and more spiritual awareness. Brikam brings “every body in balance.”

-by Deirdre McAndrew

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Culture Living

Pier 17, The Rebirth Of A Landmark

Development01 Casablanca

Howard Hughes constructs a New Pier 17 for the future, while embracing its past.

Manhattan’s South Street Seaport has a long and storied history in the annals of New York City. The harbor was the genesis of New York’s commerce and in many ways is the birthplace of The Big Apple.

However, stories of triumph are incomplete without pitfalls that give cause for a continued rise in prominence. Nearly two centuries of wear and tear, not to mention the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, left much of the area damaged and in serious need of a jump-start to regain its eminence.

Then along came the Howard Hughes Corporation, which has initiated a redevelopment plan to bring South Street Seaport Pier 17’s once thriving harbor back to its former glory, as well as to integrate the benefits it will bring to the surrounding community. Phillip St. Pierre, Howard Hughes’ senior general manager of the Seaport, said this project is both a necessity to the Lower Manhattan community and a gratifying experience for his company.

“We’re really proud of what we’re doing here,” St. Pierre said. “We think it’s important, and we’re committed to it.

We’re going to continue to do this until our Seaport can stand on its own feet again.” The South Street Seaport’s origins go back to the 1600s, when the Dutch and the British used the waterways to establish trade lines for some of the country’s first-ever settlers. By 1815, what was then known as the Port of New York became one of the most important commercial centers in the world.

As the 20th century unfolded, the port lost its reputation as a center for international commerce in the wake of the Industrial Revolution, and by the late 1950s, the docks of the former commer- cial haven were mostly empty. The South Street Seaport was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1978, but in the ’80s the port was transformed into a tourist destina- tion characterized by a shopping mall and festival marketplace. Despite its status as an historic landmark, South Street Seaport’s new focus on tourism alienated area residents and ignited debates of commercialism versus historical preserva- tion that have been raging ever since. the gap between progress and community connection with its redevelopment plan for Pier 17. Lincoln Palsgrove IV, director of marketing for Howard Hughes, says the corporation’s plans began in 2012 before Sandy hit, but the storm only motivated them even more to move forward.

“We wanted to engage people back here,” Palsgrove said, “and let people know the Seaport suffered damage from the storm but was not by any means down for the count, just to get the word out that we were coming back here.”

In order to convince the community of the Hughes’ commitment to being a good neighbor, the See/Change marketing program was launched last year to engage visitors and locals with events and programs on the site, even though the reconstruction won’t be complete until 2016.

“We are always going to be running a lot of vibrant, free outdoor programs, even when the new Pier 17 opens,” Palsgrove said.

The campaign brings to the port free public events that feature entertainment of all forms. Front Row Outdoor Cinema runs every Wednesday and Saturday nights during summer; modern and classic films are screened, with the weekday screening themed as family night and the weekend as date night. So far, the average turnout for each night is around 700 people, according to Palsgrove.

In addition to free movie screenings, See/Change features daily musical performances by musicians and DJs, face painters and food trucks. Even though the new Pier 17 is a long way off, Palsgrove said they’re using Fulton Street as an incubator for creating these programs they expect to run when the pier is finally open.

Construction has posed challenges to the company’s efforts to foster immediate community involvement. Their solution was to build living and active barricades around the developments currently underway by converting a stack of shipping containers into temporary store fronts and illustrating the history of New York City on the fences blocking off the old water platform. The results offer opportunities to invite neighborhood people in during the transition, rather than block them off.

St. Pierre said these activities are a cen- tral part of Howard Hughes’ efforts to affirm the importance of South Street Seaport.

“Post-Sandy, there was no activity here, because there was no reason for people to be down here,” St. Pierre said. “So we had to solve that problem. We couldn’t get the shops back open again that quickly, but we could certainly try to create some energy and give visitors something to do while they were here.”

The plans laid out by Howard Hughes Corp. have been met with hesitation by some members of the community. The main point of contention is the proposed plan for the former New Market Building, which will be completely demolished so a new 50-story condo/hotel tower can be built in its place.

In order to address these concerns, Howard Hughes supported the formation of the Seaport Working Group: a group of local officials and community members who gathered to form guidelines and recommen- dations for redevelopment in the Seaport District. St. Pierre said the concerns raised by SWG are almost entirely in line with the proposal as it stands, with the exception of the New Market Building issue. [Continues…]

By Alex Falls

The Rebirth Of A Landmark is the Development article of DOWNTOWN’s Summer 2014 edition. If you would like to continue reading the entire article, you can find our latest issue on newsstands now! Or you can subscribe to DOWNTOWN Magazine for home delivery by clicking here.