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Rudolf@tygron.nl at 10:33, 25 February 2026

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	'' With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.~~''<br>~~		'' With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.''
	~~'' Read more about their journey here: http://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/crp-students-win-planning-gaming-contest#sthash.Nl8FrQRm.dpuf~~''

Frank@tygron.nl at 16:58, 21 February 2023

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	The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.		The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.

	Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative [[project]] in the {{software}} that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the ~~Tygron platform~~.		Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative [[project]] in the {{software}} that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the {{software}}.
	They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the {{software}} can be used in major studies.		They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the {{software}} can be used in major studies.

Frank@tygron.nl at 16:58, 21 February 2023

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	The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.		The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.

	Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative project in the {{software}} that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the Tygron platform.		Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative [[project]] in the {{software}} that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the Tygron platform.
	They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the {{software}} can be used in major studies.		They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the {{software}} can be used in major studies.

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	'''Project session flow'''		'''Project session flow'''

	The project consists of three primary ~~stakeholders~~ who partake in this entire urban design process - The City, NYCHA and the Private Developer - each with their own objectives and goals. However, the overarching goal of the project session is to increase density in the LES while increasing affordability and being considerate of the urban fabric. The City should only approve ~~buildings~~ in zoned areas. Zoning is used here as a mock indicator of the existing maximum number of floors (before upzoning).		The project consists of three primary [[stakeholder]]s who partake in this entire urban design process - The City, NYCHA and the Private Developer - each with their own objectives and goals. However, the overarching goal of the project session is to increase density in the LES while increasing affordability and being considerate of the urban fabric. The City should only approve [[building]]s in [[Zone\|zoned areas]]. Zoning is used here as a mock indicator of the existing maximum number of floors (before upzoning).

	Building blocks are all coded A/B where:		Building blocks are all coded A/B where:
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	B: # allocated to the new desired building height.		B: # allocated to the new desired building height.

	All ~~Buildings~~ contain 20% affordable units ('80/20' is a popular real estate choice in NYC, allowing for a mix for market rate and affordability in housing).		All [[Building]]s contain 20% affordable units ('80/20' is a popular real estate choice in NYC, allowing for a mix for market rate and affordability in housing).

	The project has four ~~scenarios~~ (or focus areas) where transfer of development rights can potentially happen. The four different focus areas have been identified based on the existing real estate dynamics at play in the LES, and as such the 'Scenario Zone' overlay should be used as a guideline for areas of intervention.		The project has four [[scenario]]s (or focus areas) where transfer of development rights can potentially happen. The four different focus areas have been identified based on the existing real estate dynamics at play in the LES, and as such the 'Scenario Zone' overlay should be used as a guideline for areas of intervention.

	For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners.		For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners.
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	Function Values & Custom Function Values: screenshots		Function Values & Custom Function Values: screenshots
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	File:TransOfDevRights20.jpeg\|Function ~~Values~~: Housing		File:TransOfDevRights20.jpeg\|[[Function Value]]s: Housing
	File:TransOfDevRights21.jpeg\|Function Scores: Development Classifications		File:TransOfDevRights21.jpeg\|Function Scores: Development Classifications
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Maxim@tygron.com at 11:36, 7 October 2022

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	~~{{learned\|file=TransOfDevRights55.jpeg\|what the Cornell Showcase is\|how the Cornell Showcase is implemented in the {{software}}}}~~
	~~==Introduction==~~
	[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]		[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]
	The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.		The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.

Rudolf@tygron.nl at 09:08, 17 August 2018

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Vincent@tygron.com at 09:41, 20 January 2016

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Vincent@tygron.com at 08:34, 15 January 2016

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	==Cornell Showcase==		{{learned\|file=TransOfDevRights55.jpeg\|what the Cornell Showcase is\|how the Cornell Showcase is implemented in the Tygron engine}}
	===Introduction===		==Introduction==
	[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]		[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]
	The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.		The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.
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	====Preliminary Research====		===Preliminary Research===

	=====Premise=====		====Premise====
	- In NYC, shortage of housing (market & affordable).		- In NYC, shortage of housing (market & affordable).
	- Since 2005, median rent increased by 11%, while median household income		- Since 2005, median rent increased by 11%, while median household income
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	- Our focus is on Baruch Houses, an affordable housing project in the lower east side, from which we want to potentially transfer unused development rights.		- Our focus is on Baruch Houses, an affordable housing project in the lower east side, from which we want to potentially transfer unused development rights.

	=====Challenge=====		====Challenge====
	- Challenge for developers: building market rate (and/or affordable housing)		- Challenge for developers: building market rate (and/or affordable housing)
	in a city where building sites are rare and costly. Little vacant land overall,		in a city where building sites are rare and costly. Little vacant land overall,
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	rights.		rights.

	=====Transfer of development rights (TDR)=====		====Transfer of development rights (TDR)====
	- Baruch campus has 1.2 million sq. ft. of underbuilt land.		- Baruch campus has 1.2 million sq. ft. of underbuilt land.
	- However, previous studies of the site lead us to estimate that 400,000 sq ft. of land will be developed via various infill interventions.		- However, previous studies of the site lead us to estimate that 400,000 sq ft. of land will be developed via various infill interventions.
	- We make the assumption that the remaining 800,000 sq ft. can be used for TDR from NYCHA to LES.		- We make the assumption that the remaining 800,000 sq ft. can be used for TDR from NYCHA to LES.

	=====Qualifying Sites=====		====Qualifying Sites====
	When identifying sites for TDR, different restrictions can be applied, for instance:		When identifying sites for TDR, different restrictions can be applied, for instance:
	- Location:		- Location:
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	====Introduction to the Game====		===Introduction to the Game===
	[[File:Tdr1.png\|frame\|right\|]]		[[File:Tdr1.png\|frame\|right\|]]

	====The definition of Transferring Development Rights (TDR)====		===The definition of Transferring Development Rights (TDR)===
	A transfer of development rights (TDR) allows for the transfer of unused development rights from one zoning lot to another in limited circumstances, usually to promote the preservation of historic buildings, open space or unique cultural resources. For such purposes, a TDR may be permitted where the transfer could not be accomplished through a zoning lot merger. In the case of a landmark building, for example, a transfer may be made by CPC special permit from the zoning lot containing the designated landmark to an adjacent zoning lot or one that is directly across a street or, for a corner lot, another corner lot on the same intersection.		A transfer of development rights (TDR) allows for the transfer of unused development rights from one zoning lot to another in limited circumstances, usually to promote the preservation of historic buildings, open space or unique cultural resources. For such purposes, a TDR may be permitted where the transfer could not be accomplished through a zoning lot merger. In the case of a landmark building, for example, a transfer may be made by CPC special permit from the zoning lot containing the designated landmark to an adjacent zoning lot or one that is directly across a street or, for a corner lot, another corner lot on the same intersection.

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	===DESIGN===		==DESIGN==

	Based on our previous research on the issue of TDR in the Lower East Side, we model LES + NYCHA campuses, taking into account the various zoning restrictions.		Based on our previous research on the issue of TDR in the Lower East Side, we model LES + NYCHA campuses, taking into account the various zoning restrictions.
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	For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners.		For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners.

	Stakeholders		===Stakeholders===
	=====New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)=====		====New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)====
	Primary Objective: Sell air rights to developers who need it at $125 per sq ft. NYCHA is also responsible for maintaining atleast 20% affordability in the new/proposed developments.		Primary Objective: Sell air rights to developers who need it at $125 per sq ft. NYCHA is also responsible for maintaining atleast 20% affordability in the new/proposed developments.

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	Improve the existing Baruch Housing stock and thereby increase the general livability in the area.		Improve the existing Baruch Housing stock and thereby increase the general livability in the area.

	=====City of New York=====		====City of New York====
	Primary Objective: Allow for increased density in the area by issuing rezoning permits where required without decreasing the livability conditions in the neighborhood. Secondary objective is to maintain at least 20% of affordable units in the new developments.		Primary Objective: Allow for increased density in the area by issuing rezoning permits where required without decreasing the livability conditions in the neighborhood. Secondary objective is to maintain at least 20% of affordable units in the new developments.

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	Increase affordability in LES		Increase affordability in LES

	=====Private Developer=====		====Private Developer====
	Primary Objective: To make profitable investments in Lower East Side.		Primary Objective: To make profitable investments in Lower East Side.

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	Increase affordability in LES.		Increase affordability in LES.

	~~'''Overlay:~~ Zoning for receiver sites~~'''~~		===Overlays===
			====Zoning for receiver sites====

	As described above, receiver sites are considered when Built FAR < 50% Zoning FAR. We then add a color coding overlay to show the current maximum allowed building height (simplified as # of floors), that can be turned on and off in the game.		As described above, receiver sites are considered when Built FAR < 50% Zoning FAR. We then add a color coding overlay to show the current maximum allowed building height (simplified as # of floors), that can be turned on and off in the game.
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	~~Overlay:~~ Ownership		====Ownership====

	Note: For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners		Note: For the sake of simplicity, all land is under private developer ownership, other than the Baruch Campus (where NYCHA can exercise certain actions). In reality, it would belong to a variety of private and public owners
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	File:TransOfDevRights11.jpeg\|Property Ownership: Overview		File:TransOfDevRights11.jpeg\|Property Ownership: Overview
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	Actions~~: Examples~~
			===Actions===

	The private developer, for instance, has various menus offering different building types, that are only appropriate to build in certain zones. The deploy session below will go through this process in more depth, but you can already see that each building has been coded as A/B where:		The private developer, for instance, has various menus offering different building types, that are only appropriate to build in certain zones. The deploy session below will go through this process in more depth, but you can already see that each building has been coded as A/B where:
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	~~'Concluding remarks'~~

	From the session		Concluding remarks

			From the session:

	First, we notice that transferring development rights has a positive impact on finances for all stakeholders. As mentioned in our introductory post, they are priced at $125/sq.ft. & allow for greater flexibility in development options, where zoning might be restrictive. Please note that indicators such as livability do not have a set target that needs to be achieved, but should be read as a scale for the impact of different development actions.		First, we notice that transferring development rights has a positive impact on finances for all stakeholders. As mentioned in our introductory post, they are priced at $125/sq.ft. & allow for greater flexibility in development options, where zoning might be restrictive. Please note that indicators such as livability do not have a set target that needs to be achieved, but should be read as a scale for the impact of different development actions.
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	'' With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.''		'' With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.''<br>
	'' Read more about their journey here: http://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/crp-students-win-planning-gaming-contest#sthash.Nl8FrQRm.dpuf''		'' Read more about their journey here: http://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/crp-students-win-planning-gaming-contest#sthash.Nl8FrQRm.dpuf''

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	Therefore we would like to thank you for taking part, and of course congratulate you on your achievements.		Therefore we would like to thank you for taking part, and of course congratulate you on your achievements.
	The Tygron Team.		The Tygron Team.
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	With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.		'' With this project, Kushan and Nicolas won the Tygron Student Contest.''
	Read more about their journey here: ~~link~~ http://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/crp-students-win-planning-gaming-contest#sthash.Nl8FrQRm.dpuf		'' Read more about their journey here: http://aap.cornell.edu/news-events/crp-students-win-planning-gaming-contest#sthash.Nl8FrQRm.dpuf''
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Matthias@tygron.com at 13:30, 14 January 2016

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	==Cornell Showcase==		==Cornell Showcase==

	===Introduction===		===Introduction===
	[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]		[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]

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	{{learned\|file=TransOfDevRights55.jpeg\|what the Cornell Showcase is\|how the Cornell Showcase is implemented in the ~~Tygron engine~~}}		{{learned\|file=TransOfDevRights55.jpeg\|what the Cornell Showcase is\|how the Cornell Showcase is implemented in the {{software}}}}
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]		[[File:Cornell small.png\|frame\|right]]
	The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.		The Cornell Masters in Urban Planning Studio focused on policy approaches that would allow the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to raise revenues in order to repair buildings and address their residents’ needs.

	Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative project in the ~~Tygron Engine~~ that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the Tygron platform.		Cornell students Kushan and Nico examined an innovative policy approach that would permit NYCHA to transfer the development rights to property within their ownership to adjacent areas. This approach has been used to support new parks but has never been used as a way of supporting affordable housing. They then created an innovative project in the {{software}} that tested the potential gains and acceptability of building up developing different surrounding areas. Several architects, planners and city officials who reviewed their work were impressed by their ability to show the key trade-offs involved through the Tygron platform.
	They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the ~~Tygron Engine~~ can be used in major studies.		They have made their study open to the public. It is a great example of how the {{software}} can be used in major studies.

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	The critical challenges facing public housing are becoming more important as populations are migrating to urban areas.		The critical challenges facing public housing are becoming more important as populations are migrating to urban areas.
	Focusing on including all stakeholders in decision making, integrating urban design, planning and real estate economics can really enhance a planning process.		Focusing on including all stakeholders in decision making, integrating urban design, planning and real estate economics can really enhance a planning process.
	The quality of this project, as well as the creativity shown working with the ~~Tygron Engine~~ is great.		The quality of this project, as well as the creativity shown working with the {{software}} is great.
	Tygron really appreciates your recommendations, and has gained a better understanding of Transferring Development Rights basics.		Tygron really appreciates your recommendations, and has gained a better understanding of Transferring Development Rights basics.
	Therefore we would like to thank you for taking part, and of course congratulate you on your achievements.		Therefore we would like to thank you for taking part, and of course congratulate you on your achievements.