While the project still requires a full review through the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, Lee Silberstein , a spokesperson for the Chelsea market expansion, tells GlobeSt.com in a statement that the developer has been engaged in a dialogue with community stakeholders for the better part of 2011. "In that light, although Jamestown Properties was not asked to be a part of tonight’s discussion, we are interested in listening to our neighbors and thought it was important for us to attend," Silberstein says, anticipating that the first public hearing regarding the matter will begin next year. “We have always been and continue to be committed to the long-term stewardship of Chelsea Market.”

The renowned New York based architects, the Rockwell Group, have undertaken the renovation project of the Belvedere hotel.  The entire pool area, bars and restaurants were completed in 2007.   The first three New Generation rooms were presented to Belvedere guests in 2008.  Twenty more “New Generation” rooms will be complete, along with the new lobby area, this summer. Inspired by the Aegean Sea and the “Mykonian white”, each one of the eight different room types features aquamarine accents, sloping walnut closets with sophisticated storage space, hand-cut marble mosaics and ‘crystal-ice’ marble floorings. Lighting scenarios and one touch dimming switches are integrated to customize the light according to the guests’ mood. All furniture is ergonomically designed to offer guests ultimate, understated luxury and functionality. The rooms are engineered to include fully recessed, powerful air-conditioning units and pleasant floor heating for the winter months. State-of-the-art audiovisual centers are installed throughout the accommodation spaces, easily controllable, and incorporating i-pod docking stations, flat screen TV’ s, DVD’s and high fidelity surround systems.  A work desk is available, fully outfitted for AC power access, including a plug and play docking for digital cameras and i-pods. In-room high-speed internet access and wireless connection is provided. Located on the premises of the Belvedere Hotel, Matsuhisa Mykonos continues its successful operation for the 7th year now, attracting gourmets, celebrities and trend seekers. This oasis that appeals to every sense, has added inspiration to the Mykonian dining concept, elevating expectations along the way. Including a wine cellar with 5.000 bottles and a small wine library, Matsuhisa Mykonos is awarded yearly since 2003 with the “Award of Excellence” from the American Magazine “Wine Spectator”.

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