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New York will open a new park in 2021 – on the Hudson River

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New York will open a new park in 2021 – on the Hudson River

“Little Island” is currently being built on Manhattan’s shoreline of the Hudson River. The new park is intended to be a public space in New York in which visitors can enjoy nature and art. The opening is planned for spring.


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New York is getting a new attraction: a park on the Hudson River near 13th Street. The fairytale oasis called “Little Island” is slightly larger than a soccer field and was built on tulip-shaped concrete beams. Now the park is to be opened in the course of spring.

It is planned that cultural events will take place there and thus the artificial island will be brought to life. There will be several places for performances by artists – including an amphitheater with around 750 seats. At the same time, visitors have a great view of Manhattan and the skyline from the different heights.

“Little Island” – public space for art and nature in New York

Overall, the park in New York should form a bridge between nature and art, according to the initiators. Therefore, a garden landscape was created that consists of trees, bushes and lawns.


The idea for the park came about in 2013, when Hurricane Sandy severely damaged Pier 54. At that time a solution was sought for the remains. Then the billionaire Barry Diller and the designer Diane von Furstenberg decided to finance the artificial island and in collaboration with the Hudson River Park Trust to realize the $ 250 million project.

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