Bronx Development II

an affordable housing study addressing equity, density, and urban growth

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 300-units, Bronx Development 1 can provide 100+ units for women, single moms, and those at risk with children to call home and 200+ units at a 50/30/20 Mixed-Income. 40+ units are dedicated to households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income, while 60+ units are reserved for those at a median income with the remaining 100+ units locked in a set market rate. Through a range of affordability tiers, Bronx Dev. II aims to support a growing city while fighting against systemic marginalization.

BRONX DEVELOPMENT II

Typology: Affordable Housing Development

Location: Bronx, NY

Year: 2020

Status: Ongoing, Unbuilt

Size: 228,000 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