This document describes plans for the South Bronx Social Venture Center located at 470 East 161st Street in the Bronx. It will serve as a multi-purpose community hub offering computer access and digital skills training, media production facilities, meeting/event space, and incubator space for non-profits and social enterprises. The project aims to empower the local community and support economic development through broadband access and digital media resources. It is a partnership led by BronxNet, a non-profit community media organization, and will involve many local organizations.

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SOUTH BRONX SOCIAL VENTURE CENTER AT
470 EAST 161ST STREET
BRONXNET COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER
RAIN APARTMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY AND SENIOR CENTER
NOS QUEDAMOS CENTER FOR THE BRONX’S FUTURE
BRONX COUNCIL ON THE THE ARTS – COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
EL SISTEMA BRONX MUSIC ACADEMY
RENAISSANCE EMS
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRATT INSTITUTE
SOUTH BRONX SOCIAL VENTURE CENTER
AT 470 EAST 161ST STREET
PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER BTOP ROUND 2
APPLICATION #: 6649

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GRAPHIC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MULTI-GENERATIONAL
MULTI-MEDIA
MULTI-LEVEL
MULTI-PURPOSE
MULTI-CULTURAL
GATHERING
LEARNING
EMPOWERING
MENTORING
THRIVING
COMMUNITY
CULTURE
COMMERCE

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BronxNet’s 12 YEAR PLAN AND
THE SOUTH BRONX
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
As the first step in implementing BronxNet’s 12 year plan, this pro-
posal addresses the needs and culture of a specific area of the Bronx.
Broadly known as the South Bronx, also known as Bronx Community
Planning Boards 1, 2, 3, & 4, the immediate location is known as Mel-
rose & Morrisania.
The Park and the bend at East 161 Street and Elton Avenue has long
been identified as a good location for a Bronx Civic Center.
This detail map shows the networks of Community, Culture and Com-
merce in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development.
BRONXNET’S SERVICE DISTRICTS
In a User Needs Analysis performed by TeleDimensions Inc. it
was determined that having only one location in the North-
West Bronx impaired BronxNet’s ability to fulfill its mandate
of providing Public Access to training, production capability,
and channel distribution to the entire Borough.
The analysis indicated a need for at least two other BronxNet
locations, one in the South Bronx and one in the East Bronx.
The color overlays on this map show the resulting“service
districts”for each BronxNet location.
BRONX COMMUNITY, CULTURAL & COM-
MERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ENGINES
This map shows 106 Knowledge Industry,
Creative Economy, and Human Services In-
stitutions in the Bronx, each of which could,
if provided with appropriate information
and communications technology resources,
provide Public Access to multi-media capa-
bilities, and to distribution over BronxNet’s
channels. This will allow them to play en-
hanced roles as engines of Community,
Cultural & Commercial Development at local,
regional and national scales.
BRONXNET’S 12 YEAR PLAN
ENVISIONS PARTNERING
WITH THESE AND
OTHER DEVELOPMENT ENGINES
- Providing technical assistance
- Assisting in developing in-house
multi-media skills and production
capability
- Facilitating Teleconferencing &
Collaboration at a Distance
- Managing Network Operations &
Content Distribution

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PROJECT PARTNERS ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGRAM

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SBSVC CLIENT GROUPS

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BronxNet SERVICES AT SBSVC

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Ethernet Network Core Broadcast Router Core
Enterprise
File Servers
Multi-Media
File Servers
Broadcast
Storage Area
Network
Operations
Administration
Education
Operations
Media
Management
Production
Operations
Creative
Services
Conference
Rooms
Classrooms
Collaborative
Studios
TV Production
Studios
Master
Control
Edit Suites
Multi-Purpose
Halls
Gym
Transcoding
Farm
Remote
Productions
Remote
Productions
USER / SBSVC WORKFLOW DIAGRAM SHOWING TECHNOLOGICAL FOUDATION OF PROJECT

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Ethernet Network Core
Broadcast Router Core
Enterprise
File Servers
Multi-Media
File Servers
Broadcast
Storage
Area
Network
Operations
Administration
Education
Operations
Media /
Library
Management
Production
Operations
Production /
Creative
Services
Conference
Rooms
Classrooms
Collaborative
Studios
TV Production
Studios
Master
Control
Edit SuitesMulti-Purpose
Halls
Gym
Transcoding
Farm
IT Department Engineering Department
Community
Based
Organiztions
Anchor
Institution
Educational
Institutions
BronxNet
Civic
Leadership
Director Finance Administration
Customer
Service
Facilities
Management
SBSVC ORGANIZATIONAL FLOW - PARTNERS / SBSVC MANAGEMENT TO OPERATIONS

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UTILIZATION OF SPACE

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SUSTAINABILITY
A MODEL GREEN BUILDING, WITH
SUSTAINING REVENUES FROM RENTAL
INCOME, AND USER FEES, (INCLUDING
SUBSIDIES FOR TRAINEES AND CITIZEN
PRODUCERS)

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ROOFTOP
DIGITALLY ENABLED TRAINING IN AND
MONITORING OF GREEN BUILDING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND
COMPONENTS
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:

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4TH FLOOR
COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER:
PRODUCTION CAPABILITY, TRAINING
& ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY FOR ANY
BRONXITE WHO ASKS
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:
Note: Initial buildout utilizes 65% of potential
deskspace. User density can scale as usership
increases.

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3RD FLOOR
COMPUTER ENABLED TEACHING,
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND
ARTIST STUDIOS
DIGITAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
& CONTENT CAPTURE FOR GREEN ROOF
OPERATIONS TRAINING
TELECONFERENCING
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:

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2ND FLOOR
DIGITAL CONTENT CAPTURE &
REPURPOSING
DIGITAL ART GALLERY
& CONTENT CAPTURE SPACE
COMPUTER ENABLED TEACHING,
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND
ARTIST STUDIOS
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:

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SITE PLAN – 1ST FLOOR
MULTI-MEDIA & COMPUTER TRAINING
DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR MENTORING,
HISTORY, HOMEWORK HELP
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:
DIGITAL ART GALLERY
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY SPACE/PERFORMANCE/
MULTI-MEDIA & BROADCAST STUDIO
(LARGE STUDIO)
TELECONFERENCING & DIGITAL CAPTURE

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LOWER LEVELS
BROADBAND SERVICE ENTRANCE
DIGITAL CONTENT CAPTURE, POST
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
BROADBAND ENABLED RESOURCES:

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PROJECT TEAM DIAGRAM
BronxNet
SBSVC Corp.
AD HOC Advisors
Advisory Board
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANTS
Elected & Community Leaders
Health Institutions
Community Based Organizations
Anchor Institutions
Educational Institution
Arts & Culture
Eco Design Group
(Urban Permaculture)
Gotham North Consulting
(Development Finance)
Consulting Engineers
Compliance Consultant
Legal
Cost Estimators
PURCHASING & CONSTRUCTION
Meridian Design Associates, Architects, P.C.
Design Development & Project Management
Martin Ludwin & Associates, LLC
Bronx Pro Real Estate Management
RAIN Inc.
Construction Manager
Sub Contractors
Vendors
Mark Naison
Ron Shiffman

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LEAD AGENCY & PROPOSED OWNER
BronxNet, the Bronx Community Cable Programming Corporation is the independent not-for-profit 501c3
serving the people of the Bronx through media production training and access to technology and television
channels. BronxNet produces award winning programming by, for, and about the Bronx, while training the
public and students to produce programs to share with their neighbors. BronxNet has provided training and
media access to thousands of Bronx residents. The BronxNet Training Program for Future Media Professionals
has provided hands on training to approximately 2000 high school and college students in shooting, postpro-
duction, writing, producing.
BronxNet programs four channels - 67, 68, 69 and 70 - on the Cablevision system and six channels - 33, 34, 35,
36, 37 and 38 on the Verizon FiOS system in the Bronx. BronxNet studios are located on the beautiful campus
of Lehman College with constellation studios being developed in the South Bronx and East Bronx over the
next 10 years.
BronxNet programming helps connect the Bronx to the World while their training programs and partnerships
with organizations, elected leaders, and agencies are a part of Community Development through Media.
Their website is www.bronxnet.org
ARCHITECTS AND PROJECT MANAGERS
Meridian Design Associates, Architects, P.C. is a 30-year-old firm based in New York City, with offices in Miami
and Fort Myers, and associate offices in Geneva and Buenos Aires.
The principals of the firm began their careers at the Pratt Center for Community and Environmental Develop-
ment in the late 70’s, and during this period first became involved in the sustainable redevelopment of the
Bronx.
Known as practical visionaries, the firm has an international reputation in the design of the creative economy
workplace, urban design and housing.
Practical - Skilled in the practical aspects of site and project analysis, development, design, construction,
building law and management, the firm can accomplish challenging and complex undertakings with
confidence that the vision being pursued can be realized.
Visionary - Ideas animate architecture. At the core of the practice is place making, the enhancement of
the environment by deeply considered, insightful designs.
The firm’s website is www.meridiandesign.com
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CONSULTANTS
Gotham North Consulting principal Darryle Hawes has had a distinguished 30-year career in all phases of real
estate, including real estate management, development and construction. He has advised many not-for-prof-
it development boards and has built a reputation in both public and private sector real estate development.
Mr. Hawes was appointed in 1995 to head the NewYork Region of the NewYork State Division of Housing and
Community Renewal, Community Development Office, which administers community development projects
in NewYork City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties. After leaving the state, Hawes founded
Gotham North Consulting in 2000 and has continued to serve those communities in need.
FEE DEVELOPER
Bronx Pro Real Estate Management
Since 1998 Bronx Pro has played an important role in managing and developing real estate in the Bronx.
Known for the quality and comprehensiveness of their services, from development of new affordable housing
and commercial space, to property management and tenant services, Bronx Pro has a proven record of mak-
ing good things happen. Their website is www.bronxpro.com
PERMACULTURE URBAN DESIGN
Eco Systems Design, Inc. is based in Basalt, Colorado.
In a marriage of Permaculture and Architecture, we apply principles of perennial polyculture, edible land-
scapes and forest gardening, to indoor and outdoor environments, expanding the range of growing zones for
a given bio region. Our work is based on the discoveries made by the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture
Institute in Basalt over the last 25 years, making possible year-round food crops through Rocky Mountain win-
ters, up to tropical zones, including bananas, papayas, mangoes, passion fruit, figs and many other tropical
and Mediterranean food perennials, in a totally solar heated and cooled indoor environment.
Our latest work includes the Elkstone Greenhouse and Forest Garden in Steamboat Springs, CO, where the
banana, fig, pineapple, mango and papaya trees are fruiting in the same indoor space as tomato, cucumber,
melon and salad greens, while the snow rages outside. Our greenhouse installations employ simple but pre-
cise solar harvesting and storage methods, effectively allowing the widest possible array of food plants to be
grown in cold climate.
WE SPECIALIZE IN:
- Greenhouse Design and Management Training
- Edible Agroforestry and Permaculture Design
- Solar Building Design
- Integrated Pest Management and Natural Weed Controls
- Permaculture Management Training through the Central Rocky Mountain
Permaculture Institute: www.crmpi.org
PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS & WEB LINK