NEW YORK—More than two-thirds of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) Task Force has passed a historic vision plan to turn the BMT into a modern, maritime port and create a mixed-use community along the Brooklyn waterfront.

With a $65-million state investment to support housing growth and build a future cold storage facility on-site—a total investment of $410 million made possible by city, state and federal governments—the proposal intends to transform the dilapidated marine terminal into a 60-acre, all-electric maritime port that can, once again, serve as a key economic driver for the community.

In addition to a revitalized port, the plan passed on Sept. 22 will also create 6,000 new homes—including 2,400 permanently affordable units—as well as 28 acres of public space, 275,000sf of commercial space, 250,000sf of community facility space, and 225,000sf of light-industrial and industrial space.

“This bold, $3.5 billion vision will transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern, all-electric maritime hub and a thriving new neighborhood — delivering good-paying jobs, affordable homes, and public amenities for generations to come,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “New York State is proud to stand with the city to make this once-in-a-generation investment in our waterfront, our economy and our communities.”