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8/11/2019 Forest City Ratner Modular Opportunity Brief, 1/6/12
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The Breakthrough
For the last two years, FCRC has engaged in Research & Development analyzing many components of Modern Methods
of Construction (MMC) in an effort to bring technology and innovation to high-rise residential construction. In doing so,
we assembled a world class team of experts in their field including XSite Modular, Arup Engineering, and SHoP
Architects, who have developed a methodology to revolutionize the way we build highly technical buildings today in
dense urban environments like New York City. The result of this R&D effort is a system and a process that creates
limitless possibilities for quality, high-rise buildings with architectural flexibility and cost effectiveness allowing modular
to be utilized in dense urban environments where currently no cost-effective high-rise solution exists. Applying this R&D
to high-rise construction and other markets creates a business opportunity that provides an unparalleled competitive
advantage
Forest City is committed to building the first residential building at Atlantic Yards by utilizing the solution developed
during the two year R&D effort. The first residential building ( B2 ) will be 340,000 SF, 32- story rental building with 350
units. FCRC is committed to starting the construction of this building in 2012. B2 is the first of the Atlantic Yards master
planned development which has a pipeline of 6,430 units.
As part of the research and development effort, Forest City has also been engaged in discussions with the Building and
Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of workers who will work in the factory at competitive
wage rates.
The Modular Building Process
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) encompasses innovative solutions in building products, software, tooling,
methods and construction system innovations that increase the levels of safety, productivity, sustainability, lifespan,
cost savings and speed of construction.
Our solution utilizes many facets of MMC including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Preassembled Components,
Subassemblies and Modular construction, Integrated Project Delivery Methods, Lean Construction/Manufacturing. We
have also developed a proprietary innovative structural assembly method with Patent Pending connection details. Weare also working with the Building and Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of worker who
will work in our factory at competitive wage rates.
Our solution focuses on the design, fabrication, MMC, and installation of three levels of Prefabrication: Preassembled
Components, Subassemblies and Modular Construction. Prefabrication is a term used to describe the spectrum of
applications where buildings, structures or parts are manufactured and assembled remotely from the building site prior
to installation in their final position. In summary, this moves operations that are traditionally completed on-site at the
project location to a manufacturing environment offsite.
Modular projects will be produced by union labor in New York City. While initially constructed for use on Atlantic Yards,
this new industry has the potential to create modular components for construction projects worldwide. This Modularfactory has the potential to introduce one of the first, major manufacturing expansions in New York City since
manufacturing began its decline over a generation ago.
Markets
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is used around the world for multi-story housing, student housing, schools,
hospitals, hospitality and many other institutional buildings. Modules with embedded technology are also used
Wge
The Breakthrough
For the last two years, FCRC has engaged in Research & Development analyzing many components of Modern Methods
of Construction (MMC) in an effort to bring technology and innovation to high-rise residential construction. In doing so,
we assembled a world class team of experts in their field including XSite Modular, Arup Engineering, and SHoP
Architects, who have developed a methodology to revolutionize the way we build highly technical buildings today in
dense urban environments like New York City. The result of this R&D effort is a system and a process that creates
limitless possibilities for quality, high-rise buildings with architectural flexibility and cost effectiveness allowing modular
to be utilized in dense urban environments where currently no cost-effective high-rise solution exists. Applying this R&D
to high-rise construction and other markets creates a business opportunity that provides an unparalleled competitive
advantage
Forest City is committed to building the first residential building at Atlantic Yards by utilizing the solution developed
during the two year R&D effort. The first residential building ( B2 ) will be 340,000 SF, 32- story rental building with 350
units. FCRC is committed to starting the construction of this building in 2012. B2 is the first of the Atlantic Yards master
planned development which has a pipeline of 6,430 units.
As part of the research and development effort, Forest City has also been engaged in discussions with the Building and
Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of workers who will work in the factory at competitive
wage rates.
The Modular Building Process
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) encompasses innovative solutions in building products, software, tooling,
methods and construction system innovations that increase the levels of safety, productivity, sustainability, lifespan,
cost savings and speed of construction.
Our solution utilizes many facets of MMC including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Preassembled Components,
Subassemblies and Modular construction, Integrated Project Delivery Methods, Lean Construction/Manufacturing. We
have also developed a proprietary innovative structural assembly method with Patent Pending connection details. Weare also working with the Building and Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of worker who
will work in our factory at competitive wage rates.
Our solution focuses on the design, fabrication, MMC, and installation of three levels of Prefabrication: Preassembled
Components, Subassemblies and Modular Construction. Prefabrication is a term used to describe the spectrum of
applications where buildings, structures or parts are manufactured and assembled remotely from the building site prior
to installation in their final position. In summary, this moves operations that are traditionally completed on-site at the
project location to a manufacturing environment offsite.
Modular projects will be produced by union labor in New York City. While initially constructed for use on Atlantic Yards,
this new industry has the potential to create modular components for construction projects worldwide. This Modularfactory has the potential to introduce one of the first, major manufacturing expansions in New York City since
manufacturing began its decline over a generation ago.
Markets
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is used around the world for multi-story housing, student housing, schools,
hospitals, hospitality and many other institutional buildings. Modules with embedded technology are also used
Wge
The Breakthrough
For the last two years, FCRC has engaged in Research & Development analyzing many components of Modern Methods
of Construction (MMC) in an effort to bring technology and innovation to high-rise residential construction. In doing so,
we assembled a world class team of experts in their field including XSite Modular, Arup Engineering, and SHoP
Architects, who have developed a methodology to revolutionize the way we build highly technical buildings today in
dense urban environments like New York City. The result of this R&D effort is a system and a process that creates
limitless possibilities for quality, high-rise buildings with architectural flexibility and cost effectiveness allowing modular
to be utilized in dense urban environments where currently no cost-effective high-rise solution exists. Applying this R&D
to high-rise construction and other markets creates a business opportunity that provides an unparalleled competitive
advantage
Forest City is committed to building the first residential building at Atlantic Yards by utilizing the solution developed
during the two year R&D effort. The first residential building ( B2 ) will be 340,000 SF, 32- story rental building with 350
units. FCRC is committed to starting the construction of this building in 2012. B2 is the first of the Atlantic Yards master
planned development which has a pipeline of 6,430 units.
As part of the research and development effort, Forest City has also been engaged in discussions with the Building and
Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of workers who will work in the factory at competitive
wage rates.
The Modular Building Process
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) encompasses innovative solutions in building products, software, tooling,
methods and construction system innovations that increase the levels of safety, productivity, sustainability, lifespan,
cost savings and speed of construction.
Our solution utilizes many facets of MMC including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Preassembled Components,
Subassemblies and Modular construction, Integrated Project Delivery Methods, Lean Construction/Manufacturing. We
have also developed a proprietary innovative structural assembly method with Patent Pending connection details. Weare also working with the Building and Construction Trades Council to create a new union classification of worker who
will work in our factory at competitive wage rates.
Our solution focuses on the design, fabrication, MMC, and installation of three levels of Prefabrication: Preassembled
Components, Subassemblies and Modular Construction. Prefabrication is a term used to describe the spectrum of
applications where buildings, structures or parts are manufactured and assembled remotely from the building site prior
to installation in their final position. In summary, this moves operations that are traditionally completed on-site at the
project location to a manufacturing environment offsite.
Modular projects will be produced by union labor in New York City. While initially constructed for use on Atlantic Yards,
this new industry has the potential to create modular components for construction projects worldwide. This Modularfactory has the potential to introduce one of the first, major manufacturing expansions in New York City since
manufacturing began its decline over a generation ago.
Markets
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is used around the world for multi-story housing, student housing, schools,
hospitals, hospitality and many other institutional buildings. Modules with embedded technology are also used
Wge
8/11/2019 Forest City Ratner Modular Opportunity Brief, 1/6/12
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widespread for Telco/Data modules, for domestic and international telecommunications sites, military bases, data
centers, and cable landing stations. A more recent addition to MMC are prefabricated Bathroom PODS that have been
used in the United State for almost five years, and overseas for about 20 years. These complete, factory-built
bathrooms are easily integrated into conventional structures with multiple bathrooms, including multi-family housing,
hotels, hospitals and military housing.
Target markets:
1. Multi-Story Housing Modules
Forest City Immediate pipeline of over 8,000 apartment units in the NYC area alone
Multi-family housing has 120,000 apartment units of new construction expected to come online in 2013 1
Multi-family housing will rise 18% in dollars and 17% in units, continuing its moderate, upward trend in
2012 2
2. Prefabricated Bathroom PODS
Healthcare -25% of all hospitals have construction planned in the next three years 3
Hospitality-310,000 keys to be built in 2012. 4 Hospitality brands were early adapters for Bathroom
PODS
There are additional opportunities in Multi-story Housing, Student Housing and Military Housing3. Telco/Data Center modules
The data center market is projected to reach $148B by 2015 5
There are tremendous opportunities working with Telco/wireless companies, Power companies and the
US Military
The target sales area for the product mix above is regional with a reach of about a 500-mile radius around NYC for Multi-
Story Housing, national for Bathroom PODS and Global for Telco/Data Center modules.
Opportunity
The partnership of Forest City and XSite Modular has invited a few innovative, progressive, world class companies to
discuss the opportunity to participate on a partnership level in our exciting business. We are seeking an additional
partner to establish and grow a viable, cost competitive modular factory business ( NYC Modular Factory ) using
innovative Intellectual Property and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in a core, metro market providing much
needed cost effective solutions to the high-rise residential, institutional and mission critical markets. Business to be
founded by best in class factory, on-site and high-rise construction experts and fueled by a robust, built-in local pipeline
and a favorable labor agreement, ensuring both long term sustainability and success.
1 Multi-Family News 2011Construction Forecast 2012 Key Findings McGraw-Hill
3 ASHE Presentation 20114 STR Global Research5 Gartner Research, Worldwide Cloud Services Market to Surpass $68 Billion in 2010
Wge
widespread for Telco/Data modules, for domestic and international telecommunications sites, military bases, data
centers, and cable landing stations. A more recent addition to MMC are prefabricated Bathroom PODS that have been
used in the United State for almost five years, and overseas for about 20 years. These complete, factory-built
bathrooms are easily integrated into conventional structures with multiple bathrooms, including multi-family housing,
hotels, hospitals and military housing.
Target markets:
1. Multi-Story Housing Modules
Forest City Immediate pipeline of over 8,000 apartment units in the NYC area alone
Multi-family housing has 120,000 apartment units of new construction expected to come online in 2013 1
Multi-family housing will rise 18% in dollars and 17% in units, continuing its moderate, upward trend in
2012
2. Prefabricated Bathroom PODS
Healthcare -25% of all hospitals have construction planned in the next three years 3
Hospitality-310,000 keys to be built in 2012. 4 Hospitality brands were early adapters for Bathroom
PODS
There are additional opportunities in Multi-story Housing, Student Housing and Military Housing3. Telco/Data Center modules
The data center market is projected to reach $148B by 2015 5
There are tremendous opportunities working with Telco/wireless companies, Power companies and the
US Military
The target sales area for the product mix above is regional with a reach of about a 500-mile radius around NYC for Multi-
Story Housing, national for Bathroom PODS and Global for Telco/Data Center modules.
Opportunity
The partnership of Forest City and XSite Modular has invited a few innovative, progressive, world class companies to
discuss the opportunity to participate on a partnership level in our exciting business. We are seeking an additional
partner to establish and grow a viable, cost competitive modular factory business ( NYC Modular Factory ) using
innovative Intellectual Property and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in a core, metro market providing much
needed cost effective solutions to the high-rise residential, institutional and mission critical markets. Business to be
founded by best in class factory, on-site and high-rise construction experts and fueled by a robust, built-in local pipeline
and a favorable labor agreement, ensuring both long term sustainability and success.
Multi-Family News 2011Construction Forecast 2012 Key Findings McGraw-Hill
3 ASHE Presentation 20114 STR Global Research5 Gartner Research, Worldwide Cloud Services Market to Surpass $68 Billion in 2010
Wge
widespread for Telco/Data modules, for domestic and international telecommunications sites, military bases, data
centers, and cable landing stations. A more recent addition to MMC are prefabricated Bathroom PODS that have been
used in the United State for almost five years, and overseas for about 20 years. These complete, factory-built
bathrooms are easily integrated into conventional structures with multiple bathrooms, including multi-family housing,
hotels, hospitals and military housing.
Target markets:
1. Multi-Story Housing Modules
Forest City Immediate pipeline of over 8,000 apartment units in the NYC area alone
Multi-family housing has 120,000 apartment units of new construction expected to come online in 2013 1
Multi-family housing will rise 18% in dollars and 17% in units, continuing its moderate, upward trend in
2012 2
2. Prefabricated Bathroom PODS
Healthcare -25% of all hospitals have construction planned in the next three years 3
Hospitality-310,000 keys to be built in 2012. 4 Hospitality brands were early adapters for Bathroom
PODS
There are additional opportunities in Multi-story Housing, Student Housing and Military Housing3. Telco/Data Center modules
The data center market is projected to reach $148B by 2015 5
There are tremendous opportunities working with Telco/wireless companies, Power companies and the
US Military
The target sales area for the product mix above is regional with a reach of about a 500-mile radius around NYC for Multi-
Story Housing, national for Bathroom PODS and Global for Telco/Data Center modules.
Opportunity
The partnership of Forest City and XSite Modular has invited a few innovative, progressive, world class companies to
discuss the opportunity to participate on a partnership level in our exciting business. We are seeking an additional
partner to establish and grow a viable, cost competitive modular factory business ( NYC Modular Factory ) using
innovative Intellectual Property and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in a core, metro market providing much
needed cost effective solutions to the high-rise residential, institutional and mission critical markets. Business to be
founded by best in class factory, on-site and high-rise construction experts and fueled by a robust, built-in local pipeline
and a favorable labor agreement, ensuring both long term sustainability and success.
1 Multi-Family News 2011Construction Forecast 2012 Key Findings McGraw-Hill
3 ASHE Presentation 20114 STR Global Research5 Gartner Research, Worldwide Cloud Services Market to Surpass $68 Billion in 2010
Wge
8/11/2019 Forest City Ratner Modular Opportunity Brief, 1/6/12
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Forest City and XSite Modular will provide NYC Modular Factory with the following:
Pipeline of work including Atlantic Yards B2 (B2 Contract value for factory only = over $50M 925 modules)
Potential additional 14 - building Atlantic Yards pipeline of 6,000 housing units and 2,000 Forest City controlledhousing units in NYC area
Multi-year NYC Union Labor Agreement (Factory Rate & Work Rules)
Third Party Research and Development Investment for Modular Construction made by Forest City of $6M, not
including the company's internal costs Potential for Additional Forest City Capital Investment
World Class Developer/Entrepreneur and Modular Team
Intellectual Property
Factory Operations Expertise
Operations & Management Team
Secured NYC Factory Lease with Excellent Terms
Market Research on Modular Business & High-Rise Construction
Relationships & Reputation
Mutually Agreed upon Shares in NYC Modular Factory for Partners
Requested Partner Commitment
Significant Capital Investment
Completion Guarantee/Guaranteed Maximum Price for factory-built modules
Payment & Performance Bonds
Funding Capital Contributions or any Operational Shortfall for Four Years (B2 Contract Supports Factory for 16months)
Partner's ability to market NYC Modular Factory to additional Regional, National and Global Clients
Compatible Corporate Culture to FCRC and XSite Modular
Commitment to NYC Modular Factory
Once terms are established, Partner must have the ability to execute contracts within 45 days
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Forest City and XSite Modular will provide NYC Modular Factory with the following:
Pipeline of work including Atlantic Yards B2 (B2 Contract value for factory only = over $50M 925 modules)
Potential additional 14 - building Atlantic Yards pipeline of 6,000 housing units and 2,000 Forest City controlledhousing units in NYC area
Multi-year NYC Union Labor Agreement (Factory Rate & Work Rules)
Third Party Research and Development Investment for Modular Construction made by Forest City of $6M, not
including the company's internal costs Potential for Additional Forest City Capital Investment
World Class Developer/Entrepreneur and Modular Team
Intellectual Property
Factory Operations Expertise
Operations & Management Team
Secured NYC Factory Lease with Excellent Terms
Market Research on Modular Business & High-Rise Construction
Relationships & Reputation
Mutually Agreed upon Shares in NYC Modular Factory for Partners
Requested Partner Commitment
Significant Capital Investment
Completion Guarantee/Guaranteed Maximum Price for factory-built modules
Payment & Performance Bonds
Funding Capital Contributions or any Operational Shortfall for Four Years (B2 Contract Supports Factory for 16months)
Partner's ability to market NYC Modular Factory to additional Regional, National and Global Clients
Compatible Corporate Culture to FCRC and XSite Modular
Commitment to NYC Modular Factory
Once terms are established, Partner must have the ability to execute contracts within 45 days
3 Page
Forest City and XSite Modular will provide NYC Modular Factory with the following:
Pipeline of work including Atlantic Yards B2 (B2 Contract value for factory only = over $50M 925 modules)
Potential additional 14 - building Atlantic Yards pipeline of 6,000 housing units and 2,000 Forest City controlledhousing units in NYC area
Multi-year NYC Union Labor Agreement (Factory Rate & Work Rules)
Third Party Research and Development Investment for Modular Construction made by Forest City of $6M, not
including the company's internal costs Potential for Additional Forest City Capital Investment
World Class Developer/Entrepreneur and Modular Team
Intellectual Property
Factory Operations Expertise
Operations & Management Team
Secured NYC Factory Lease with Excellent Terms
Market Research on Modular Business & High-Rise Construction
Relationships & Reputation
Mutually Agreed upon Shares in NYC Modular Factory for Partners
Requested Partner Commitment
Significant Capital Investment
Completion Guarantee/Guaranteed Maximum Price for factory-built modules
Payment & Performance Bonds
Funding Capital Contributions or any Operational Shortfall for Four Years (B2 Contract Supports Factory for 16months)
Partner's ability to market NYC Modular Factory to additional Regional, National and Global Clients
Compatible Corporate Culture to FCRC and XSite Modular
Commitment to NYC Modular Factory
Once terms are established, Partner must have the ability to execute contracts within 45 days
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Partner Backgroun d Information
Forest City Ratner Companies www.forest city.net
Forest City Ratner Companies maintains a strong commitment to developments that enhance local communities and
encourage economic development. Based in Brooklyn, Forest City Ratner Companies is a full-service, vertically
integrated real estate company with expertise in all facets of development. It is well known as a firm that consistently
takes on and completes large, complex mixed-use projects.
Forest City has developed, and currently owns and operates 11 million square feet of commercial property in the New
York metropolitan area, including office, retail and residential.
XSite Modular www.xsitemodular .com
XSite Modular is a woman-owned, modular design/build consulting and management company focused on complex,
technology-embedded modular buildings including high-rise modular buildings. Our team has extensive experience in
design, construction, and installation of modular buildings of all types including data centers, healthcare buildings,
equipment and communications enclosures, educational buildings and student housing, multi-family dwellings and
prefabricated Bathroom PODS.
The XSite Modular team has designed and installed modular buildings on five of the seven continents. Our permanentmodular buildings use conventional non-combustible materials designed with conventional aesthetics, features and
options. We can celebrate the modularity of design or create seamless architectural designs. As a member of the
design/build team, our modular expertise allows clients to achieve their desired program and design while attaining the
maximum benefits of modular construction including reduced construction schedule and total project costs, consistent
high-quality, safer construction with reduced site disruption that is inherently eco-friendly.
Atlantic Yards
The $4.9 billion Atlantic Yards project is the redevelopment of 22 acres in downtown Brooklyn by Forest City Ratner
Companies (FCRC) that will include approximately 6 million square feet of residential space (6,430 units of affordable
and market-rate housing), the Barclays Center, a state of the art sports and entertainment arena 247,000 square feet
of retail use, approximately 336,000 square feet of office space, and 8 acres of publicly accessible open space. Theproject plan permits a program variation which could allow for up to 1.6 million square feet of office space. The project
also includes major transportation improvements, including a new storage and maintenance facility for the LIRR and a
new subway entrance to the Atlantic Terminal Transit Hub, the third largest hub in the City. The project's Master Plan
was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Atlantic Yards B2
Three new residential towers are envisioned to cradle the Barclays Center along the southern and eastern elevations of
the arena site fronting Dean Street, Flatbush Avenue, and 6th Avenue. B2 will be the first of the three residential
towers to rise on the arena site. B2, will employ a unique architectural and structural design approach that is not
immediately outwardly apparent; The building, with approximately 350 rental apartments, 340,000-squarefoot and 32-
storys , would be the world's tallest modular building. 50 percent of all units will be affordable to low- and middle
income households.. For the design and build team, modular has not only offered an opportunity to address the City's
need for affordable housing, but provides a unique opportunity to pioneer a type of high-rise residential that is both
innovative and sustainable. When built modular, the first residential building constructed at Atlantic Yards would bring
the most advanced design/build technology to the heart of Brooklyn.
IPage
Partner Background Information
Forest City Ratner Companies www.forest city.net
Forest City Ratner Companies maintains a strong commitment to developments that enhance local communities and
encourage economic development. Based in Brooklyn, Forest City Ratner Companies is a full-service, vertically
integrated real estate company with expertise in all facets of development. It is well known as a firm that consistently
takes on and completes large, complex mixed-use projects.
Forest City has developed, and currently owns and operates 11 million square feet of commercial property in the New
York metropolitan area, including office, retail and residential.
XSite Modular www.xsitemodular.com
XSite Modular is a woman-owned, modular design/build consulting and management company focused on complex,
technology-embedded modular buildings including high-rise modular buildings. Our team has extensive experience in
design, construction, and installation of modular buildings of all types including data centers, healthcare buildings,
equipment and communications enclosures, educational buildings and student housing, multi-family dwellings and
prefabricated Bathroom PODS.
The XSite Modular team has designed and installed modular buildings on five of the seven continents. Our permanentmodular buildings use conventional non-combustible materials designed with conventional aesthetics, features and
options. We can celebrate the modularity of design or create seamless architectural designs. As a member of the
design/build team, our modular expertise allows clients to achieve their desired program and design while attaining the
maximum benefits of modular construction including reduced construction schedule and total project costs, consistent
high-quality, safer construction with reduced site disruption that is inherently eco-friendly.
Atlantic Yards
The $4.9 billion Atlantic Yards project is the redevelopment of 22 acres in downtown Brooklyn by Forest City Ratner
Companies (FCRC) that will include approximately 6 million square feet of residential space (6,430 units of affordable
and market-rate housing), the Barclays Center, a state of the art sports and entertainment arena 247,000 square feet
of retail use, approximately 336,000 square feet of office space, and 8 acres of publicly accessible open space. Theproject plan permits a program variation which could allow for up to 1.6 million square feet of office space. The project
also includes major transportation improvements, including a new storage and maintenance facility for the LIRR and a
new subway entrance to the Atlantic Terminal Transit Hub, the third largest hub in the City. The project's Master Plan
was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Atlantic Yards B2
Three new residential towers are envisioned to cradle the Barclays Center along the southern and eastern elevations of
the arena site fronting Dean Street, Flatbush Avenue, and 6th Avenue. B2 will be the first of the three residential
towers to rise on the arena site. B2, will employ a unique architectural and structural design approach that is not
immediately outwardly apparent; The building, with approximately 350 rental apartments, 340,000-squarefoot and 32-
storys , would be the world's tallest modular building. 50 percent of all units will be affordable to low- and middle
income households.. For the design and build team, modular has not only offered an opportunity to address the City's
need for affordable housing, but provides a unique opportunity to pioneer a type of high-rise residential that is both
innovative and sustainable. When built modular, the first residential building constructed at Atlantic Yards would bring
the most advanced design/build technology to the heart of Brooklyn.
IPag e
Partner Backgroun d Information
Forest City Ratner Companies www.forest city.net
Forest City Ratner Companies maintains a strong commitment to developments that enhance local communities and
encourage economic development. Based in Brooklyn, Forest City Ratner Companies is a full-service, vertically
integrated real estate company with expertise in all facets of development. It is well known as a firm that consistently
takes on and completes large, complex mixed-use projects.
Forest City has developed, and currently owns and operates 11 million square feet of commercial property in the New
York metropolitan area, including office, retail and residential.
XSite Modular www.xsitemodular .com
XSite Modular is a woman-owned, modular design/build consulting and management company focused on complex,
technology-embedded modular buildings including high-rise modular buildings. Our team has extensive experience in
design, construction, and installation of modular buildings of all types including data centers, healthcare buildings,
equipment and communications enclosures, educational buildings and student housing, multi-family dwellings and
prefabricated Bathroom PODS.
The XSite Modular team has designed and installed modular buildings on five of the seven continents. Our permanentmodular buildings use conventional non-combustible materials designed with conventional aesthetics, features and
options. We can celebrate the modularity of design or create seamless architectural designs. As a member of the
design/build team, our modular expertise allows clients to achieve their desired program and design while attaining the
maximum benefits of modular construction including reduced construction schedule and total project costs, consistent
high-quality, safer construction with reduced site disruption that is inherently eco-friendly.
Atlantic Yards
The $4.9 billion Atlantic Yards project is the redevelopment of 22 acres in downtown Brooklyn by Forest City Ratner
Companies (FCRC) that will include approximately 6 million square feet of residential space (6,430 units of affordable
and market-rate housing), the Barclays Center, a state of the art sports and entertainment arena 247,000 square feet
of retail use, approximately 336,000 square feet of office space, and 8 acres of publicly accessible open space. Theproject plan permits a program variation which could allow for up to 1.6 million square feet of office space. The project
also includes major transportation improvements, including a new storage and maintenance facility for the LIRR and a
new subway entrance to the Atlantic Terminal Transit Hub, the third largest hub in the City. The project's Master Plan
was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Atlantic Yards B2
Three new residential towers are envisioned to cradle the Barclays Center along the southern and eastern elevations of
the arena site fronting Dean Street, Flatbush Avenue, and 6th Avenue. B2 will be the first of the three residential
towers to rise on the arena site. B2, will employ a unique architectural and structural design approach that is not
immediately outwardly apparent; The building, with approximately 350 rental apartments, 340,000-squarefoot and 32-
storys , would be the world's tallest modular building. 50 percent of all units will be affordable to low- and middle
income households.. For the design and build team, modular has not only offered an opportunity to address the City's
need for affordable housing, but provides a unique opportunity to pioneer a type of high-rise residential that is both
innovative and sustainable. When built modular, the first residential building constructed at Atlantic Yards would bring
the most advanced design/build technology to the heart of Brooklyn.
IPage