The winning proposal for Kingsbridge Armorys revitalization has been shared by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat. The announcement comes after an RFP was shared for the armory in August 2023, as reported by AN. 8th Regiment Partners will lead the development team for Kingsbridge Armorys revitalization. FXCollaborative prepared project visuals for this phase and WXY led the community engagement process. The full plan is laid out in a document titled Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan.Kingsbridge Armory, in the northwest Bronx, is the largest armory in the U.S. There are other former military bases just like it in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Park Slope, and Manhattan. The comprehensive plan for Kingsbridge Armorys future, El Centro Kingsbridge, is split into two phases.The Kingsbridge Armory is the largest armory in the United States. (Courtesy NYCEDC)Phase one of the master plan will set the groundwork for a new, vibrant mixed-use development comprised of an event venue space, and sports fields. The first part will also deliver more than 25,000 square feet of community space, an educational facility for workforce development, and more cultural and commercial space.Phase two will bring 450 units of permanently affordable rental housing adjacent to Kingsbridge Armory, city officials said. The collaborative effort to get to this point was shepherded by WXY. Together, WXY, NYCEDC, and elected officials led a lengthy community engagement process, drawing more than 950 survey responses, nine community board meetings, 16 small group discussions, and conversations with almost 75 stakeholders.Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul have pledged $200 million for Kingsbridge Armorys redevelopment. Local Bronx leaders have promised $14 million and a $1.05 million grant will come from HUD thanks to a procurement by Representative Adriano Espaillat.The environmental review process will begin this winter.The uniform land use review procedure (ULURP) should begin in mid-2025.