The project cost $26 million.
The Big Apple has yet anothernew greenspace to flaunt . NYC Parks just uncover a major newwaterfront spacein the Lower East Side , which occupies the new deck of cards of Pier 42 .
Sprawling across 2.8 acres , the waterfront deck of cards was once an industrial maritime web site . It cost $ 26.1 million — which came from Lower Manhattan Development Corporation , Mayoral , and Parks disbursement funding — to build , and it now features an inclusive recreational space for all New Yorkers .
Amenities of note let in a sort of sports facilities , like a brand new turf soccer field , lawn tennis courts , and even half - hoops courts . Those depend to unbend and bask some sassy air surrounded by greenery can head over to the many accessible picnic tables and lounge domain .
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The curtain raising of the Modern park is meant to give Lower East Side residents further access to waterfront spaces to unwind and make for . The new pack of cards is also part of a larger project , which involves the Reconstruction Period and renovation of Pier 42 in its entirety .
" Creation of new open spaces in Manhattan is rarified and we are majestic to partner with NYC Parks to save a much - needed recreational outer space to the Lower East Side community , " NYCEDC President and CEO Andrew Kimball say in an prescribed program line . " This undertaking is just part of the big redevelopment of Pier 42 , and we look onwards to standing with our partners in urban center government for the ribbon thinning of the full park latterly next year . "
The 2nd part of the project , which is expect to be completed late - summer 2023 , necessitate the growth of Pier 42 ’s Upland Park . The green , which has been part of the Pier 42 master plan since its instauration in 2012 will admit an submission garden , a vacation spot , and a quilt place . The exploitation of Upland Park is fund with $ 33.66 million , which makes the entirety of the Pier 42 projection a $ 60 million effort . Once both projects are dispatch , Pier 42 will flaunt eight Modern acres of park , as well as flood protection for the surround community . Take a look at some photos of the recreational pack of cards below :
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Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
