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Pier 54 Manhattan

'Little Island' Opens as a Photogenic Addition to the Hudson River

Little Island came into the world as Pier 55 and even managed to come back from the dead before opening last week.

May 24, 2021 - The New York Times

Esplanade at Battery Park

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In a city where density is everything, these park projects make creative use of existing public spaces—and, in some cases, create their own.

March 7, 2021 - Urbanize New York

Manhattan

Designs Revealed for Manhattan's First Public Beach

A designer was chosen in January, and conceptual rendering were released in July. Project boosters are also pushing an ambitious timeline that would start construction in late 2020.

July 30, 2019 - Curbed New York

New York City Park

Hudson River Park Revamp Finally Has the Funding Deal It Needed

The project was originally scheduled for completion in 2003.

April 11, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

City Parks: The New Playgrounds of the Rich?

Wealthy private donors take the lead in developing New York City projects, such as parks, writes Carol Berens, an architect, author, and real estate agent.

May 15, 2015 - UrbDeZine

Can Bid for NID Save Hudson River Park

Running out of options to help pay for spiraling maintenance costs at the park that runs along Manhattan's western waterfront, Friends of Hudson River Park (FOHRP) have begun floating the idea of establishing a Neighborhood Improvement District.

August 20, 2012 - The Architect's Newspaper

After Failed Bid to Change Law, Hudson River Park Faces Uncertain Future

With skyrocketing maintenance and repair costs gobbling up the Hudson River Park Trust's reserve fund, the HRPT has been pushing to change the park's enabling legislation to allow a wider variety of development types.

July 17, 2012 - The Architect's Newspaper

Park Maintenance Proves To Be a Problem for NYC

"Currently in its greatest period of park expansion since the 1930s," New York City has shown a remarkable commitment to expanding its open spaces, but finding the resources to maintain them is another issue entirely, explains Caitlin Blanchfield.

June 15, 2012 - The Architect's Newspaper

Is One of New York's Most Successful Parks Heading for a Reckoning?

Charles V. Bagli and Lisa W. Foderaro report on the successes and challenges facing Hudson River Park, which is now running short on money for routine maintenance, and was supposed to be the model for New York City parks to come.

January 30, 2012 - The New York Times

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