Council Subcommittee Votes In Favor Of KNIC Project

by David Cruz

The Subcommittee Zoning and Franchises voted 6-0 in favor of transforming the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory into the world’s largest ice centers. The panel voted this morning for the project overseen by the developers for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center that brings nine ice rinks and a 5,000-seat arena to the empty fortress.

In an opening statement, Councilman Fernando Cabrera fully supported the project following a last-minute deal. Just yesterday, the Mayor’s Office mediated an agreement between Cabrera and developers over a package of loose ends related to traffic, parking and small business displacement concerns. Traffic mitigation funds will be earmarked, along with already-established small businesses who’ve long depended on the development project.

There are still several more hours to go before the big City Council vote, but stay tuned to www.norwoodnews.org as we bring more developments.

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