Season One

The Complex Journey of Developing a Community Hub in the South Bronx

In a dense urban landscape grappling with inequality and climate risk, one ambitious waterfront development in the South Bronx navigates complex partnerships, innovative financing, and deep community roots to build a blueprint for resilient, equitable cities of the future.

The season will follow the Bronx Point project from its inception through its key development phases, highlighting the intricate interplay between planning, financing, design, construction, community involvement, and the human impact of large-scale urban development. It will showcase the challenges and successes of bringing a complex mixed-use project to life in a historically underserved area, demonstrating how strategic vision, financial engineering, regulatory navigation, and authentic community collaboration are essential for transformative change. The narrative will build episode by episode, revealing layers of complexity and human stories often unseen in major development projects.

Season 1 - Episode 1

The Vision and the Land

Explore the origins of the Bronx Point project, from a strategic public-private vision to the complex realities of transforming a waterfront site in the South Bronx.

Season 1 - Episode 2

Engaging the Community: Beyond the Survey

Dive deep into the intensive community engagement process for Bronx Point, revealing how developers and officials worked with residents and organizations to shape the project's outcome.

Season 1 - Episode 3

Structuring the Deal: Financing Urban Transformation

Unpack the intricate financial engineering required to fund a project like Bronx Point, from securing diverse capital sources to navigating tax credits and economic incentives.

Season 1 - Episode 4

Designing the Experience: More Than Just Buildings

Go behind the blueprints to explore the design philosophy and challenges in creating Bronx Point's diverse components, from housing and retail to cultural and public spaces.

Season 1 - Episode 5

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

Uncover the intricate world of permits, zoning, and environmental reviews that can make or break a major urban development project like Bronx Point.

Season 1 - Episode 6

Breaking Ground: From Plan to Construction Site

Witness the transformation of the Bronx Point site as construction begins, highlighting the engineering feats and logistical challenges of breaking ground on a major urban project.

Season 1 - Episode 7

Building Up: Vertical Construction and Complexities

Witness the vertical ascent of Bronx Point, revealing the engineering marvels and logistical hurdles of constructing a multi-story urban building.

Season 1 - Episode 8

Fitting Out: Interiors and Infrastructure

Step inside Bronx Point to explore the complex process of fitting out the interiors, installing critical building systems, and integrating technology.

Season 1 - Episode 9

The Cultural Heart: Building the Universal Hip Hop Museum

Step inside the creation of the Universal Hip Hop Museum at Bronx Point, exploring how this cultural anchor was designed and built to honor a global phenomenon in its birthplace.

Season 1 - Episode 10

Retail and Public Space: Activating the Ground Floor

Explore how Bronx Point's ground-floor retail and extensive public open space are designed to activate the waterfront and serve as a vibrant community hub.

Season 1 - Episode 11

The Human Face of Affordable Housing

Meet the future residents of Bronx Point's affordable housing units and explore the complex system behind creating and accessing quality housing in New York City.

Season 1 - Episode 12

Operations: Managing the Completed Project

Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to manage a complex mixed-use development like Bronx Point once it's operational, from residential and retail to cultural spaces and parks.

Season 1 - Episode 13

First Impressions and Future Impact

Evaluate the initial impact of Bronx Point on the South Bronx community and explore what its completion signifies for the future of urban development and community revitalization.