The office of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the renovation of the District 1 & 3 Garage and Borough Repair Shop located in Fresh Kills Park, Staten Island. In response, SBLM proposed a sustainable and resilient site plan which serves the dual purpose of public space and multi-functional municipal facilities. Background The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is one of the critical components that comprise the backbone of New York City's vast municipal infrastructure. As the world's largest sanitation department, DSNY is responsible for garbage and recycling collection, street cleaning, snow and ice removal, and clearing abandoned cars and debris and waste from 6,500 miles of city streets. Through parades and placid days, the city of New York is completely dependent on DSNY and their services. DSNY has 60 garages and facilities throughout the five boroughs. The existing facility occupi