Access RI - Community Presentation Tomorrow (2nd Showing)

Link to AccessRI website

The second AccessRI community review meeting, is tomorrow 4/4, if you missed the earlier presentation and will be held at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center on Main Street, located accross the street from Trellis.

Hunter College AccessRI - Community Review TONIGHT

Link to AccessRI website

Both AccessRI community review meetings, tonight 3/31 and 4/4, are to be held at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center on Main Street, located accross the street from Trellis. Each meeting will present the same information to the public.

Hunter College: AccessRI Community Survey

From AccessRI:

"Tired of waiting for the Subway? Concerned about the quality of life on Roosevelt Island? Worried about the Tram closing? Satisfied with the shopping on Roosevelt Island?

AccessRI, an urban planning studio commissioned by New York State Senator Jose Serrano, is announcing the release of the Roosevelt Island Community Survey. The survey covers many aspects of life on Roosevelt Island including housing, healthcare, transportation, recreation, retail and public safety. The purpose of the survey is to inform an accessibility plan that will address the major issues identified by the community.

The Community Survey can be taken by clicking the link below:
Roosevelt Island Community Survey

In order for our effort to be truly comprehensive, AccessRI is requesting the guidance of the Roosevelt Island community. Please visit our blog at http://accessri.blogspot.com/ keep track of the studio's progress."

Check out the survey and the AccessRI blog.

Fordham U. Students Examine R.I. Housing Issues

YouTube Video Posted by drtoulouse

At first when I watched the above video it seemed like the Fordham University students were under the impression that Roosevelt Island was dominated by public housing. But as the video progresses and focuses on Roosevelt Island (4:04 minute mark) it becomes clear that the students are aware that private development is one of the island’s biggest issues. Look for their interview of Geoffrey Fishman, Manager of Roosevelt Landings, formerly known as Eastwood. Mr. Fishman discusses the effect of the open market on the island.

It will be interesting to see Hunter College’s Access RI’s take on the same issue as their larger study progresses throughout the coming months. FYI, Access RI is not only about physical access to Roosevelt Island but also to services, housing and various other issues.

Access RI to Host Open House This Saturday

Access RI will be hosting an open house this Saturday at Good Shepherd starting at 10:00 am. See their post below or link directly to their blog HERE or via the above image.