7. The Battery Playscape, Battery Park City
The Battery Playscape is a site at the tip of Manhattan where the river swells in the distance and locals mingle with tourists; unlike a typical scene in Manhattan, the restless bustle of the city gives in to the soothing rhythm of nature. The project was conceived through a public-private partnership between the Battery Conservancy and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and a collaboration between architects, landscape designers, and specialty fabricators.
A story of resilience and play, the 1.5-acre Playscape responds to the history of flooding in the area. The planting, natural landforms, and visible water management increase resilience to future flooding while keeping the site dynamic and vibrant.Â