How a World Class Brooklyn Waterfront Can Spearhead a Thriving New Era for NYC and the Region
A vision for the Brooklyn waterfront aimed at transforming it into a vibrant public place that supports social life, joy, and community.
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Capitalize on the Appeal of Waterfronts: The best waterfronts showcase a city’s rich history and offer diverse activities. Waterfronts can tap into their unique qualities to create a dynamic place to live, work, and play. With one-of-a-kind commercial spaces, entertainment venues, parks, plazas, or markets, waterfronts frequently serve as a city’s living room and highlight its connection to the water.
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Halifax - A Waterfront That Does It Well
Halifax offers a strong example of a waterfront that is human scale and walkable, with a full range of public uses that attract large numbers of people year-round.
London's South Bank - A Waterfront Defined by Destinations
In London, a collection of distinct destinations uniquely woven together creates one of the world's best waterfronts.
Hall of Shame: The Proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal Privatizes What Could Be a World-Class Waterfront
Brooklyn can do much better. Instead of the current plan to privatize a key part of Brooklyn's waterfront, there are alternative approaches to this transformation that would better serve the community.
San Francisco - A World-Class Waterfront Defined by a Vibrant Promenade and Active Piers
San Francisco's waterfront is one of the best in the US and an example worth following for other waterfront cities.
Brooklyn Waterfront Resource Guide - Creating the Waterfront We Need and How to Get There
We have an opportunity to transform the Brooklyn waterfront into a world-class public space. We propose six strategies for how to get there.