Bronx Development I

an affordable housing study advancing density, equity, and urban resilience

In partnership with an affordable care provider in NYC, WAKE was retained to explore, analyze, and assess the viability of up-zoning half an NYC block into an affordable housing development for individuals and families facing chronic poverty and at risk of becoming homeless. With over 400-units, Bronx Development 1 can provide 100+ units for women, single moms, and those at risk with children to call home and 300+ units at a 50/30/20 Mixed-Income. 60+ units are dedicated to households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income, while 90+ units are reserved for those at a median-income with the remaining 150+ units locked in a set market rate. Through a range of affordability tiers, Bronx Dev. 1 aims to support a growing city while fighting against systemic marginalization.

BRONX DEVELOPMENT I

Project Name: Bronx Development I

Typology: Affordable Housing Development

Location: Bronx, NY

Year: 2020

Status: Ongoing, Unbuilt

Size: 360,000 sqft

Client: Bronx Parent Housing Network

WAKE’s Role: Architect, Designer, & Project Manager

Design Team: Nathan Minett RA, Xiaowei Bai, Mitchell Rincon, Yixuan Cai

Collaborators: None