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New York University
Development Site Study

In 2008, KBA completed a study for NYU’s Department of Strategic Assessment, Planning and Design to identify potential acquisitions for new development in New York City. Using GIS-based mapping, KBA defined a universe of appropriately-zoned, underdeveloped sites and assemblages within a designated radius of NYU, together with potentially distressed properties. KBA and its architectural sub-consultant analyzed the development potential of these sites, identified potential issues, and summarized a variety of real estate data in database and fact sheet form. KBA was reengaged in fall 2009 to update this study for potential building acquisitions.