Case Studies

Location: Newtown Creek | Date:

SPR represents the New York Liberty with regard to waterfront authorizations of a revolutionary practice facility in Newtown Creek. Designed “by players, for players,” the 75,000 square-foot facility is projected to open in 2027 with top-of-the-line amenities including: two full sized practice courts, outdoor basketball court, roof deck player dining area, strength training room,...

Location: New York, NY | Date:

The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA), an affiliate of the MTA, along with the New York State and New York City Departments of Transportation (collectively, the Project Sponsors), have proposed the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval under the Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP). This proposal is...

Location: New York | Date:2024

SPR represents a lender in connection with a $25 million revolving credit facility for NineDot Energy to finance interconnection deposits for battery energy storage projects.

Location: Bayonne, NJ and Staten Island, NY | Date:2014

SPR represented the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (“Port Authority”) with regard to the environmental review and permitting of this project, which raised the vertical clearance of the Bayonne Bridge over the Kill van Kull for larger container vessels. The environmental reviews were under NEPA, SEQRA and CEQR, as well as...

Location: Brooklyn, NY | Date:

SPR has served as environmental counsel to Empire State Development (ESD) with respect to the ongoing redevelopment of the Brooklyn Developmental Center with 100% affordable housing, including supportive housing, community facility and commercial uses, and substantial open space. This redevelopment has involved two primary phases with two environmental impact statements.  The Firm has advised...

Location: New York, NY | Date:

SPR serves as special environmental counsel to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the environmental impact review of the proposed replacement of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City.  The project entails a new main terminal, an adjunct facility for additional bus storage and staging, new ramps, and...