Category: Events
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Our Picnic: The First-Ever “Longest Table” in Tribeca
On Sunday, June 14, in partnership with The Longest Table, the CFDC hosted the first no-charge community potluck in the neighborhood. The picnic brought together a broad range of New Yorkers from all backgrounds to share a meal at one long communal table. While the crowd enjoyed the opportunity to meet, eat, and celebrate what makes…
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June 18 Meeting Recap: Understanding the Tower Proposal and What Comes Next
Thank you to everyone who joined the CFDC Community Meeting on June 18. We were encouraged by the strong engagement from residents who care deeply about the future of Tribeca. You can review the full meeting video and summary below. The presentation slides are available here and on our Resources page. The meeting covered four…
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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…
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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…
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Announcing… a Webinar on Development & Community – February 5
We’re excited to invite you to a live discussion on Thursday, February 5 at 2pm. Building on the popularity of our Vornado Watch blog series, we present From Watching to Waking Up: What We All Need to Know — a dynamic one-on-one conversation about the issues that affect you, your neighbors and communities throughout NYC. Hamilton Fish, editor and…
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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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CFDC Engages the Community at BMCC
Last night, more than 100 Tribeca residents, media representatives and elected officials gathered at BMCC to learn about the Community First Development Coalition and its first, urgent priority – educating and advocating on the impact of a 900+ foot tower planned at the Independence Plaza complex on Greenwich Street. Presentations were made by board members…
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Meet Us at the Greenmarket
The CFDC will be out and about at the Tribeca Greenmarket on Saturday, October 5, to meet with community members and share information about our work. Please find us, say hello, and come ready with your questions about development in Tribeca. We look forward to meeting you in person!