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local manufacturing

Urban Manufacturing Alliance 2nd National Convening Summary Report

Who's Working on this Research?: 
Tanu Kumar
Adam Friedman
Keywords: 
urban manufacturing
nationwide
land use
local manufacturing

The Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) 2nd National Convening, held in Oakland, California in early October, brought together more than 70 manufacturing and economic development professionals representing 40 organizations from 25 cities. This year’s convening theme, “Priming the...

Research Type: 
Report
Issue Area: 
Growing a More Equitable Economy
Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Document: 
uma-2nd-national-convening_report.pdf

Platform for Responsible Redevelopment of the Gowanus Canal

Keywords: 
Brooklyn
sustainable community planning
affordable housing
land use
zoning
urban manufacturing
local manufacturing

We believe that the rezoning and development of the Gowanus Canal area provides a great opportunity for our community.

Research Type: 
Report
Issue Area: 
Building Resilient Communities
Date: 
Monday, October 15, 2007
Document: 
prattcenter-gowanus_summit-principles_for_responsible_development_0.pdf

Gowanus Summit: Responsible Development

Intro Paragraph: 
Pratt Center helped convene the Gowanus Summit: a coalition of civic, housing and community development, manufacturing, and labor groups to establish ground rules for development around the Gowanus Canal. Our work aimed to ensure that new development meets the needs of area residents and sets high standards for local quality of life.
Keywords: 
Brooklyn
sustainable community planning
affordable housing
land use
zoning
urban manufacturing
local manufacturing
Pratt Center helped convene the Gowanus Summit, a coalition to establish ground rules for development in the Gowanus Canal area.
Body: 

The Gowanus Summit's Platform for Responsible Development of the Gowanus Canal Area, developed with the Pratt Center's support, calls for the...

Project Status: 
Archived
Location: 
Brooklyn
Status: 
Completed in 2007

Brooklyn Navy Yard Study

Intro Paragraph: 
Revitalizing American manufacturing is increasingly recognized by leaders across the political spectrum as a core economic strategy to create well-paying jobs and spur economic growth. Cities throughout the US are testing new and varied ways to advance these objectives, and NYC’s Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY) is one such example.
Keywords: 
Brooklyn
local manufacturing
green jobs
zoning
urban manufacturing
land use
small businesses
job creation
The Brooklyn Navy Yard, a 300-acre active industrial park, is a model for sustainable industrial development and strengthening urban manufacturing.
Body: 

The BNY is a 300-acre active industrial park that houses over 330 businesses and 5,800 employees, and supports several key industries, including film, media, arts and culture, architecture, and design. City-owned and managed by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC, a...

Project Status: 
Archived
Who's Working on this Project?: 
Jen Becker
Location: 
Brooklyn
Status: 
Completed in 2015

RenewableNY

Intro Paragraph: 
In 2005, the New York Industrial Retention Network (NYIRN), now a part of the Pratt Center for Community Development, launched an initiative that combined project management and small grants to encourage industrial companies in New York City to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Keywords: 
local manufacturing
urban manufacturing
citywide
zoning
RenewableNY combined project management and small grants to encourage industrial companies in New York City to implement energy efficiency projects.
Body: 

Projects ranged from simple lighting upgrades to more complex solar energy systems, cogeneration units, energy efficient processing equipment, and other measures. The projects leveraged an additional $2 million in...

Project Status: 
Archived
Location: 
City-Wide
Status: 
Completed in 2010

Resources for Manufacturers

Body: 

Made In NYC provides an extensive list of organizations that serve manufacturers in New York City. It is a great resource for businesses in the urban manufacturing sector. This list (below) includes financing resources, technical...

Date: 
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Resource Link: 
http://madeinnyc.org/resources/
Issue Area: 
Growing a More Equitable Economy
Keywords: 
local manufacturing
local retail
citywide
small businesses
urban manufacturing
Audience: 
Businesses
Source: 
Made In NYC

Distribution Opportunities for Small Food Manufacturers

Intro Paragraph: 
between 2008 and 2012, the number of food and beverage manufacturing firms grew significantly in New York City.
Keywords: 
locally-made food
citywide
local manufacturing
urban manufacturing
small businesses
job creation
NYC's burgeoning food manufacturing sector can continue to grow and create jobs through the facilitation of third party product distribution.
Body: 

The sector saw growth of over 11% between 2008 and 2012, notably higher than the 7% increase for all businesses in the five boroughs, and this growth shows no sign of slowing down. However, in order for new food and beverage manufacturing firms to increase consumer demand, they need access to...

Project Status: 
Archived
Who's Working on this Project?: 
Jen Becker
Location: 
City-Wide
Status: 
Completed in 2013

Distribution Challenges and Opportunities for NYC’s Small, Specialty Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Who's Working on this Research?: 
Jen Becker
Tanu Kumar
Keywords: 
local manufacturing
urban manufacturing
small businesses
job creation
citywide
locally-made food

The Pratt Center for Community Development was commissioned by New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to assess the major distribution challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers and identify strategic interventions the City could implement to better position the sector...

Research Type: 
Report
Issue Area: 
Growing a More Equitable Economy
Date: 
Friday, August 9, 2013
Document: 
pratt_center_food_distribution_study_august_2013_1.pdf

Building a Vibrant Manufacturing Sector

Who's Working on this Research?: 
Tanu Kumar
Keywords: 
land use
urban manufacturing
citywide
local manufacturing
small businesses
zoning
job creation

This concept paper contains recommendations for how New York City can build a healthy, vibrant manufacturing sector. Any comprehensive strategy to diversify our economic base, create well-paying jobs and promote the city’s long-term environmental sustainability must both capitalize on the...

Research Type: 
Report
Issue Area: 
Growing a More Equitable Economy
Date: 
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Document: 
industrial-policy_issue-brief_final.pdf

The Future of Industrial Brooklyn

Who's Working on this Research?: 
Paula Crespo
Keywords: 
Brooklyn
land use
zoning
local manufacturing
job creation
community development corporations
small businesses
urban manufacturing

This report-out covers the key takeaways and salient points from two days of workshops and discussion about manufacturing in New York City, organized by five Brooklyn-based Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with technical assistance from Pratt Center. In April 2013, a diverse set of...

Research Type: 
Report
Issue Area: 
Growing a More Equitable Economy
Date: 
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Document: 
future_of_industrial_brooklyn_report-out.pdf

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