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To create an inclusive Tribeca that honors its past, embraces socioeconomic diversity, and thrives as a community for generations to come

The coalition provides information and resources to preserve and enhance Tribeca’s character. We advocate for thoughtful development that respects the neighborhood’s scale, historical integrity, and environment, while fostering community well-being, quality of life, and an increase in the amount of permanently affordable housing available.

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CFDC News & Views

  • CFDC Commends Mayor Mamdani’s New Housing Plan 

    CFDC Commends Mayor Mamdani’s New Housing Plan 

    Calls on City to Reject Vornado/Stellar’s Incompatible Tribeca Supertall Proposal Today, Mayor Mamdani and Deputy Mayor Bozorg released Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era, a sweeping new housing plan that recognizes the scale of New York City’s affordability crisis and the urgent need for the City to protect tenants, preserve existing affordable…

  • Tribeca Chronicles: Nancy La Lanne, Professional Women Photographers

    Tribeca Chronicles: Nancy La Lanne, Professional Women Photographers

    This month, we sit down with Nancy La Lanne to discuss her 25+ year work history in Tribeca at BMCC, along with her advocacy for Professional Women Photographers. CFDC: What is your connection to Tribeca? NL: I’ve been a staff member at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (PAC) for 26 years. In 2000, I came to…

  • Counting Doors

    Counting Doors

    Photo: Evan Joseph and Tim Waltman/Evan Joseph Studios, via CORE Hello. It’s me. Carl the Crane. I have been looking around, as I usually do, because I am very good at looking and not very useful for anything else. Recently, I noticed something exciting. A very famous person, Mariah Carey, is selling her apartment here…

  • SAVE THE DATE: Tribeca Picnic, June 14

    SAVE THE DATE: Tribeca Picnic, June 14

    On Sunday, June 14, CFDC is delighted to host the first Longest Table here in Tribeca. Inspired by similar events held across New York City, this event invites neighbors, friends, and families to come together for a free, potluck-style meal shared at one long communal table. We hope to provide an opportunity to slow down, meet new…

  • Important Update on the Proposed Tower at Independence Plaza

    Important Update on the Proposed Tower at Independence Plaza

    Dear Friends, Neighbors and Advocates, I wanted to share several important developments regarding the proposed supertall tower at the Independence Plaza site in Tribeca. Recent filings submitted by Vornado/Stellar on May 4 appear to propose a larger project than many residents previously understood. The filings also raise serious questions about affordable housing, transparency and the…

CFDC Impact

We educate and mobilize across four priority areas to realize a future Tribeca that is informed and inspired by our community today.

Permanent Affordable Housing

Enabling low- and middle-income residents to join and remain in the community

Environment

Safeguarding our ecosystem, green spaces, infrastructure and streetscapes

Scale & Architectural Integrity

Preserving landmark properties and honoring Tribeca’s distinct, historical aesthetic

Quality of Life

Ensuring the well-being of all Tribeca residents