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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 Community Meeting, Thursday, June 18

    CFDC Community Meeting, Thursday, June 18

    If you care about the future of Tribeca and the proposed Independence Plaza tower, now is the time to engage and act. Over the past several weeks, Vornado has submitted multiple filings that continue moving this 1,000+ foot project through the public review process. Demolition is slated to begin in 2027, with construction starting in…

  • CFDC Testifies on Tower Impact at the CB1 LZE Committee

    CFDC Testifies on Tower Impact at the CB1 LZE Committee

    On Monday, June 8, CFDC President Stephanie Kelemen, along with representatives of the Tribeca community, testified at the Land Use, Zoning & Economic Development (LZE) Committee of Manhattan Community Board 1. The purpose of the meeting was to review the Environmental Impact Study draft scope of work (linked below) related to the proposed 1,000+ foot…

  • 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…

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