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Community First Development Coalition
Our Mission
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
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Vornado Watch
Part 6: Vornado’s $9.5M Scandal Exposes an Accountability Gap A $9.5 million embezzlement scandal involving a former Vornado Realty Trust executive isn’t just about one individual’s greed. It’s a reflection on the company’s oversight and raises urgent questions about accountability, especially at a firm that shapes so much of New York City’s public space. Federal…
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2025 Town Hall Draws Diverse Group Demanding Thoughtful Development in Tribeca
More than 100 residents, advocates, officials, volunteers, local leaders, business owners, experts, students, and media reps joined us virtually and in-person for the annual CFDC Town Hall Meeting on October 16. Speakers included Councilmember Christopher Marte, President Stephanie Kelemen, Treasurer Richard Corman, trustees Eric Anderson and Meredith James, and Land Use Director Conor Allerton covering…
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Announcing… the CFDC Town Hall – October 16
The CFDC is excited to announce the date of our annual Tribeca town hall meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 16 from 6-8pm. We encourage you to join us as we convene residents, business owners, elected officials, advocates, and local organizations around community-informed real estate development in Tribeca. Act today to secure your spot. The event…
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Tribeca Chronicles: Diane Lapson, Independence Plaza North Tenants Association
In our fifth installment of a series celebrating Tribeca’s people, places and past, we chat with Diane Lapson, long-time resident, President of the Independence Plaza North Tenants Association, and CFDC board member. CFDC: When did you move to Tribeca?DL: I moved to Tribeca in November 1975, after a brief stint in Greenwich Village. A bike ride past the…
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Vornado Watch
Part 5: Vornado’s Quiet Grip on NYC Politics Unbeknownst to the average New Yorker, New York City’s land use politics are quietly steered by real estate interests working behind the scenes to ensure they have friendly advocates in every facet of our local government. Few companies exemplify this quiet grip better than Vornado Realty Trust. …
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