While it is possible to follow the Hudson River on foot or by bike over large sections from north to south in Manhattan, doing the same along the East River is less convenient due to numerous or -continuation due to port or industry. rights-of-way sites, private or official, such as the United Nations headquarters, and of course the urban highway that makes up the FDR Drive.
A green loop around Manhattan
This situation is changing significantly step by step, thanks to the implementation of a long-term vision developed by the City of New York and its many partners to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers, and a safe and quality infrastructure offer them that serve ecological and free movement. The general idea of the New York City Hall is to create a green loop on the banks of Manhattan, dedicated only to pedestrians, joggers and cyclists.
Among these measures, the East Midtown Waterfront is a new green section, between 53rd Street and 61st Street, which was recently made available to everyone.
This achievement, which required an investment of about $200 million, was designed by urban and environmental artist Stacy Levy. This 64-year-old artist, born in Philadelphia, has made a name for herself with her talent for combining art and nature, to create unique sites, working with architects , designers, engineers, gardeners and experts in flooring.
East Midtown waterfront, end-to-end green design
The design of the East Midtown Waterfront waterfront structure, built partially on pilings that plunge into the waters of the East River, encourages the development of a local ecosystem, making this structure a habitat natural for birds, pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies, and various plants, including diatoms.
This new green course offers spectacular views of the East River, Roosevelt Island and the Cornell Tech campus, and the Queensborough Bridge.
The next phase of the project is the continuation of the green belt between 53rd Street and 41st Street, which includes the corridor in front of the UN headquarters. The design of this part should be completed in 2026.
Please note that the green continuity along the East River, from the Robert Kennedy Bridge, north of Manhattan, to 71st Street, which is much further south, is suspended due to work is underway, which will close the promenade between 75th Street and 71st Street. .
During this work, pedestrians are encouraged to start their greenway from 71st Street to 53rd Street, to make the most of their moment of rest and the full extent of the East Midtown waterfront.
2024-10-03 16:06:25
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