The group that formed in reaction to the proposed additional tower for Independence Plaza now has a name — Community First Development Coalition — and a plan to incorporate as non-profit. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7p, they will hold a meeting at BMCC to introduce the organization, allow attendees to hear from representatives of the board and Councilman Chris Marte, and share upcoming plans.

The group held its first meeting in March,

The coalition’s stated mission is to advocate for “thoughtful development that respects the neighborhood’s scale, historical integrity, and environment.” They will also focus on increasing permanently affordable housing units.

The current board includes Stephanie Kelemen, a trial lawyer; BJ Berti, a longtime IPN resident who has had a career in publishing; Renee M. DeSantis, a longtime IPN resident and former manager at a law firm; Richard Corman, an operations and financial management consultant who is also president of the political club Downtown Independent Democrats; Eric Anderson, a real estate development consultant who has lived in Tribeca for over 30 years and who was the project executive for the Jenga building; Stuart W. Gold, a longtime Tribecan and retired litigator; artist Meredith James; Diane Lapson, a longtime Tribecan and the president of the Independence Plaza North Tenants Association; and Emily Moyer, who owns a marketing and revenue strategy consulting firm.