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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

INTRODUCTION/CONFERENCE CHARGE 8:40AM to 9:00AM PART 1 THE PROSPECT FOR MIDTOWN-WEST 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM The last great swath of land in Manhattan, an underused, underserved neighborhood stretching from 30th Street to 57th Street, from Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River, presents a final opportunity for completing Midtown. Suddenly described as one of the city's hottest neighbor- hoods, Midtown-West is beginning to experience redevelopment that will certainly continue. As this process moves forward, the most creative thinking about NYC's role in the 21st Century and what will Sustain it is required. The leadership role of government is of immense importance. Elected officials responsible for overseeing this undertaking and the eco- nomic future of New York City outline possibilities and recommenda- tions for the future of Midtown-West.

8:40-9:00 The Mayor of New York reviews options for complet- Rudolph W. Giuliani ing the fabric of Midtown-West -- what is at stake and MAYOR what is hoped for. Sports facilities and enhanced The City of New York tourist attractions have been enthusiastically endorsed for this area and the administration clearly has made redevelopment of Midtown West a top pri- ority. The current administration's point of view -- discussed here -- will affect this process in significant ways.

9:00-9:20 The New York Senator, working with former Treasury Charles E. Schumer Secretary Robert Rubin, has identified the importance UNITEDSTATES SENATOR New Vork State iDl of this area and its untapped resources as a key to CO-CHAIRPERSON New York's future. He has assembled a team of busi- The Committee of 35 ness leaders to assess ways in which to harness the potential of Midtown-West as a dynamic environment for business expansion, including high-tech business- es. A public-private venture such as this one could well serve as a model for creative use of the city's resources. The pivotal role of Midtown-West in the economic future of New York City, its ability to serve as a continuation of the central business district and a basis for 21st Century New York, will be the focus of the Committee of 35.

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