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Context Founded in 1662 Old Downtown Congregation which has seen community change before and yet been able to respond by reinventing itself Jamaica, Queens OVERVIEW Tree of Life began with the belief that God has placed us in this community


  1. Context Founded in 1662 Old Downtown Congregation which has seen community change before and yet been able to respond by reinventing itself Jamaica, Queens

  2. OVERVIEW Tree of Life began with the belief that God has placed us in this community at this time for a specific reason.

  3. STRUCTURE FJCUDC – NYS 501 C3 created in 1999 with the aim of expanding the services and programs of FPCJ to Jamaica Queens and beyond Separating First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica from future transactional risks Each project has its own corporation

  4. OUR PROCESS Conducted 1200 surveys with the Downtown Jamaica Community. What are your top needs?

  5. TOP 5 NEEDS IDENTIFIED Jobs Healthcare Affordable Housing Education & Training Police/Safety

  6. 5 OBJECTIVES OF FJCUDC IN EMBARKING ON PROJECT Long term Ownership Affordable Housing Health Center Cash payment to retire site control debt Tree of Life program space

  7. OUR CHALLENGES • Establishing site control • Citibank lease renegotiation • Choosing the Right Developer & Architect • Choosing the right housing program

  8. OTHER CHALLENGES • Getting through the Attorney General process (Air rights transfer) • Negotiating the different legal transactions • Term Sheet • PSA • Easements • Leases

  9. CHOOSING A DEVELOPER, ARCHITECT, ATTORNEY’S & KEY TEAM MEMBERS: Key Criteria Expertise and track record Familiarity with NYC agencies, HPD/HDC programs & Bank Financing Passive Housing Expertise

  10. HAVE FAITH IT’S WORTH IT Tree of Life will create Critical community asset.

  11. OFFERING 12-story 122,000 Sq. ft. 174 Residential units 15,000 Sq. ft. of commercial space 9000 Sq. ft. Resource Center Educational Social Housing Health services Employment Economic opportunities

  12. BE MISSION DRIVEN Creative Develop a Team Gather expertise Believe and Work

  13. BEFORE

  14. AFTER

  15. THANK YOU

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