tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post4856683458451152441..comments2024-03-27T05:56:36.051-04:00Comments on H A R L E M + B E S P O K E: ☞ READ: Bakeries Proceeding Under La MarquetaUlysseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00817576268296958520noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-78230665127474128632010-08-27T11:38:50.733-04:002010-08-27T11:38:50.733-04:00It's probably also worth noting that the Harle...It's probably also worth noting that the Harlem CDC is actually a subsidiary of the Empire State EDC -- meaning it's attached to the Governor's office.<br /><br />I found this somewhat surprising, and it may increase the potential for political cleavage between the administration in Albany and the city government (NYCEDC is pretty firmly ensconced with the Mayor's office here).<br /><br />No particular reason to believe that is the case here, but it seems possible at least that a proposal by a state agency associated with an unpopular governor may not be warmly embraced by NYCEDC -- especially if they have their own ideas about what to do with the space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048034911181517049.post-23626042208496999682010-08-27T10:33:13.589-04:002010-08-27T10:33:13.589-04:00Yes, to be clear, the "Marqueta Mile" pr...Yes, to be clear, the "Marqueta Mile" proposal was developed by the Harlem CDC, and the NYCEDC will have the final say on what is ultimately done there. From what I can tell, NYCEDC hasn't given any indication as to whether they are embracing the larger proposal in some form.<br /><br />Here some more info on the NYCEDC kitchen project:<br />http://www.nycedc.com/SupportingYourBusiness/AffordableWorkspace/LaMarqueta/Pages/LaMarqueta.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com