Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Synthetic beach by the Hudson gets city OK

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What at first appeared a lofty dream is now closer to reality. The Hudson River Park Trust on Thursday announced three requests for proposals for the construction of Manhattan’s first public beach. The project includes a 5.5-acre public park on the Gansevoort Peninsula in the Meatpacking District that would be home to a resilient “beach” with kayak access, a sports field, scenic lounge spots, and a large public art installation.

The site, located on the western end of Little West 12th Street and what remains of 13th Avenue, formerly served as a parking lot for the city’s Department of Sanitation. In 2019, the Hudson River Park Trust tapped James Corner Field Operations, the team behind the High Line and Domino Park, to design the new park.

The park at Gansevoort Peninsula will include a sandy beach area with kayak and small boat access, a lawn, a seating area north of the waterfront, a sports field, a dog run, lounge chairs, and a salt marsh with native grass and plantings.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Synthetic like the current inhabitants of manhattan

georgetheatheist said...

All this stuff but still no swimming. "Beach" my ass.

Anonymous said...

Manhattan is a fantasy world for some and a nightmare for others

Anonymous said...

I would not put a toe in that water.
Wasting tax payer money during a economic downfall and passing the bill to future generations.

Anonymous said...

My memories of the area involve drinking and sex clubs.The M&M lounge on Little West Twelfth street was notorious as was the Anvil on West 14th. It's not still "That Way" I guess?

Anonymous said...

Does anyone else want a refund from the money wasted by our government? They owe us.

Anonymous said...

Theses incompetent delusional politicians sure know how to piss away the taxpayers hard earned money. When the fuck are people going to wake up and say NO to these morons.

Anonymous said...

Bizzaro world goes on.

Anonymous said...

#CancelDisneyPlus​