Progress on the East River Blueway Plan
It’s not simply a matter of water access, but rather a multitiered approach to habitability and improvement.
Manhattan’s East Side waterfront gets some kayaks
Two hundred years ago, launching a small boat from the East Side of Manhattan for an afternoon row or paddle would have been ordinary. But…
East River Blueway
The Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer in collaboration with the Office of New York State Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh and other partners, has commissioned…
Ambitious East River Project Surges Forward
In recent news, the East River Blueway project has taken a significant step forward. The project was previously mentioned here in reference to a planning…
Brooklyn Bridge Beach now fully funded
Brooklyn Bridge Beach, designed by WXY, will allow New Yorkers, visitors, and all public to kayak and swim in wading pools of filtered riverwater.
A tribute to Andrew H. Green: New York’s forgotten visionary
The park planned to commemorate one of New York City’s forgotten heroes is at risk.
Explore the city’s blue spaces
We know that Manhattan is an island surrounded by water, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Take some time this summer to explore the city’s waterways and learn more about both the green and blue spaces of New York.
Claire Weisz
“…Our cities all over the country–from Detroit to New Orleans–present the best opportunity for lowering our carbon footprint…”