New Parks And Developments Reshaping New York's Waterfront
Today we are taking a look at New York’s changing waterfront and the top five new developments that are driving the dramatic transformation of all five borough’s rivers and harbors.
Possibly the most well-known island on the planet, Manhattan's waterfront has long been some of the most coveted real estate in the world. As the city has expanded over the years, driving growth into the outer boroughs, waterfront property in close proximity to the City has also exploded. Below is a brief overview of the top five projects driving major development along the waterfront.
River Ring
River Ring by Bjarke Engels & Two Trees (Williamsburg)
The River Ring Waterfront Master Plan is a development on the Williamsburg waterfront that will create a new model for urban waterfront resiliency with the aim of transforming the way New Yorkers interact with the water. River Ring responds to long-standing community plans and real-time community feedback by repurposing a former industrial site for much-needed housing and completing a continuous public waterfront in North Brooklyn. The whole complex includes 1,050 new units of housing and comprises a pair of futuristic-looking towers designed by Bjarke Ingels and a circular breakwater structure jutting out in the East River, surrounded by salt marshes and tidal flats designed to soak up storm surges.
Astoria West
Astoria West on Cove Beach by Cape Advisors (Astoria, Queens)
This brand-new residential community located on the waterfront in western Astoria is bringing 534 homes and much needed residential inventory to this area of Astoria. Situated along the East River waterfront’s Cove Beach, the amenity-driven development was designed by Fogarty Finger and comprises three buildings with an inner courtyard garden and 40,000 square feet of amenities. Astoria West’s ideal waterfront location affords incredible views from the property, and will infuse the neighborhood's restaurants and businesses with a new community of clientele.
The Gansevoort Peninsula
The Gansevoort Peninsula (Meatpacking)
Gansevoort Peninsula is a riverfront park by landscape architects James Corner Field Operations that will be home to Manhattan's first public beach. The 5.5-acre park, which will also include lawns and sports facilities, is expected to be completed by spring 2023. Located between Gansevoort Street and Little West 12th Street, the park will be part of Manhattan's Hudson River Park. This four-mile-long park stretches along the Hudson River and features developments such as British designer Thomas Heatherwick's Little Island, which opened last week. The Whitney Museum of American Art is currently building a permanent installation by artist David Hammons on the southern end of the Gansevoort Peninsula.
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