MIDTOWN EASTToday City Planning launched its public review process for the proposed rezoning of the blocks on Vanderbilt and Madison avenues between 42nd and 47th streets, known as Vanderbilt Corridor. The rezoning would allow the construction of larger buildings along Vanderbilt and Madison avenues, and would require developers who take advantage of the increased FAR to make significant infrastructure and transit upgrades to the area connecting to Grand Central Terminal, as well as create new public spaces. As a benchmark in the proposal, One Vanderbilt will bring some $210 million of infrastructure improvements to the area in exchange for increased building rights. [CurbedWire inbox; previously]
MIDTOWN WESTDeveloper Stonehenge Partners will be hosting their ghoulish third annual pet costume runway show and competition at Fireman's Memorial Park at Ritz Plaza at 235 West 48th Street on Sunday, October 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pets and their accompanying owners are invited to dress up and walk the runway, and can win up to a $500 American Express gift card. [CurbedWire inbox]