This summer, bicyclists and pedestrians have a new stretch of the East River to explore. The East Midtown Greenway opened to the public in December 2023, revealing a part of the waterfront that was previously inaccessible. Join Untapped New York Insiders and experts from Skanska and Stantec, the project’s development and design teams, to explore the Greenway and learn about its innovative and sustainable design!
This tour on July 18th, 2024 is free for Untapped New York Insiders! It will be led by Marcelo Braga, Project Manager at Skanska USA Building, Rob Reid, Senior Project Manager at Skanska USA Building, and Nicole Ogrosso, Project Manager at Stantec. Registration for tickets opens on July 4th at 12pm ET. Not an Insider yet? Become a member today with promo code JOINUS and get your first month free!
Tour the East Midtown Greenway
This stretch of park is one piece of the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s (NYCEDC) Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, a project that aims to create a continuous 32.5-mile loop of greenspace around the entire island of Manhattan. Stretching from East 53rd Street to East 61st Street, the East Midtown Greenway fills in one of the gaps in the loop.
To fill in the gap on the eastern shoreline, a new in-water structure was built. This public esplanade features new benches, lighting, plants, and a hidden art installation. The pavers are a work of art by Stacy Levy called Diatom Pavers. Each paver is embossed with images of diatoms, single-celled microscopic algae that live in the East River.
On our upcoming tour with Skanska and Stantec, guests will discover hidden features of the park that make it resilient and sustainable. You’ll learn about the park’s cutting-edge engineered soil and rainwater capture methods that help plants thrive and see how technologies like GPS tracking, timelapse cameras, and underwater drones ensure the safety and longevity of the park. Guests will see how this project sets a new standard for coastal resilience and community well-being.
Tour the East Midtown Greenway
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