Project Overview

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is leading a partnership with the City of New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the State of New York, and Empire State Development (ESD) to facilitate a comprehensive redevelopment of the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) and 2 acres of adjacent properties into a modern, financially viable port and vibrant mixed-use district that will transform the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn.  

BMT Vision Plan

The BMT Vision Plan, developed by NYCEDC in consultation with the BMT Task Force, was approved by the BMT Task Force in September 2025, following a year-long engagement with over 4,200 community members. The BMT Vision Plan serves as a high-level planning framework that will inform future investments and redevelopment.  

General Project Plan

ESD is supporting the proposed project through a General Project Plan (GPP) that, upon adoption and affirmation by ESD’s Directors, would authorize ESD to override certain provisions of the New York City Zoning Resolution and other local laws; engage in certain property acquisitions and dispositions to support the project; and facilitate the comprehensive reuse and redevelopment of the project area. 

Environmental Review

The proposed project is undergoing environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and implementing regulations, and applicable  City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) guidelines and procedures. The City of New York’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce is acting as the SEQRA/CEQR lead agency for the project’s environmental review. The scope of development for environmental analysis is based on the GPP and on the maximum programmatic levels detailed in the BMT Vision Plan, which includes: a 60-acre modern and sustainable all-electric port; 6,000 dwelling units, of which approximately 2,400 would be permanently affordable; 275,000 square feet of light-industrial space; 250,000 square feet of community facility uses; 275,000 square feet of commercial uses; a 400-key hotel; and 28 acres of new destination and neighborhood open space.