NEW YORK | "Pier55" Redevelopment
Hudson River Park Gets $100 Million Launch
http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/i...1116164211.jpg A rendering shows the landscape of Pier55, which is planned to replace Pier 54 on the west side of Manhattan. PIER55/HEATHERWICK STUDIO Quote:
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That's really great design. They take a relatively small space and make it feel like several "rooms". Sloping inward will allow it to be more of a respite from the city.
I assume they'd use a lot of prefab construction to avoid the huge challenges of building over water. Probably a stationary barge and another for the crane to support construction. Move a lot of materials by water, which will allow larger prefab pieces than would fit on trucks.... |
I agree. Its good that the city is utilizing many of these piers towards the public sphere. Some of these piers are also going to be used as an extra source of affordable housing such as pier 40. Design wise, I think this is a success. Not overly flashy, and will fit in perfectly with the the rest of the Hudson River Park. Also, a fish habitat will be created between the pile fields of Pier 54 and 56.
Some extra info could be found for those interested: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/ Also to find out news about HR Park and some of the changes that are occurring. |
Fantastic design.
I can't wait to see what the city comes up with on the East River Park. Everything on the Hudson to date is just fantastic. I'm a huge fan of the portion North of 59th (though, I really wish they could do something to connect from 59th down to the mid-town portion of the park). |
Haven't been to excited about this, but the renders are nice...
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I just came across this opinion piece from November 30. Misplaced criticism or not is for you to decide.
The Billionaires’ Park By DAVID CALLAHAN NOV. 30, 2014 Quote:
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Just some writer who feels that there are too many rich people. More political than anything. Although I do agree that the wealthy should pay their fare share, but thats for another thread.
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Stupid article. Let's see, would we rather have something paid for privately, or nothing at all? Just a stupid article, especially when you consider the problems with financing for NYC parks. |
its the NYT... they have really good articles
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Yea I never understood why some criticize individuals or organizations with money. You need money to build in NYC. In Manhattan, you need a boatload of money. They don't seem to realize that or understand the economics behind it. They always bring up class and all that. This is a Capitalistic society and NYC shows this better than any other place. Even a park can become very expensive.
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The city spend over $130 million on parks. They won't spend more on a new park at the moment. |
Board Likes Ambitious Pier55, But Wants More Transparency
Quite a lenghty article, I am posting the first paragraph and if interested you can read the rest here http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2015/0...ansparency.php January 8, 2015 Shannon Ayala Quote:
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looks like a bunch of golf tees, im not sure if i like it. will they keep the gate of pier 54 or take it down? in the areal renderings it seems that its shadow is there but i cant seem to find the actual gate
EDIT: found it :) It looks like they are planing to keep the gate there.:tup: |
Pier55 Park Moves Toward Reality
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City Has Backup Plan if Barry Diller Pulls Out of Island Project
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^ pier 57 is supposed to be redeveloped, although i don't notice anything obvious happening there at the moment:
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article...-build-offices |
Barry Diller-Funded Pier55 Plan: Pocket Gadget, Meme-tecture, or Something More Nefarious?
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This is in prep.
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