STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Key players in the St. George waterfront revitalization -- including principals of the NY Wheel, Empire Outlets and Lighthouse Point -- will address upcoming plans for each project at a meeting on Thursday.

Part of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) New York's Borough Development Series, the meeting will allow Staten Islanders to ask questions and learn more about waterfront redevelopment plans.

"As Staten Island's waterfront continues its transformation, the local community is already starting to see the impact of the redevelopment on the local economy and the vision for the borough," said Felix Ciampa, executive director of ULI New York.

"ULI New York's Borough Development Forum will explore the impact of the dynamic mixed-use destination with some of the leading voices behind these major projects, along with the vital input of Borough President James Oddo. Like other events in our ongoing Borough Development Series, this forum will provide a unique, insider look into best practices in development and neighborhood growth."



Panelists at the event will include:



Joe Ferrara, partner at BFC Partners, which is developing

Elysa Goldman, director of development at Triangle Equities, which is developing Lighthouse Point, a mixed-use project at the landmarked US Lighthouse Service Depot that will include a 109-unit residential tower, a 180-room hotel and 62,000-square-foot of new retail.

Rich Marin, president & CEO of

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo

The discussion will be moderated by Lynn B. Kelly, president & CEO of Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.

The event will be held at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in NY Wheel/Empire Outlets leasing center at 1 Bay St., from 6 to 8 p.m.

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