PIER A PLAZA + THE BATTERY - SOUTH BATTERY PARK CITY RESILIENCE
BATTERY PARK CITY, NYC
Pier A Plaza sits at the lowest ground surface elevation within the project area, but currently is arranged as a large, flexible open space. Design drivers and community requests included enhanced urban amenities, universal access, safety, and the ability to mitigate the height of the flood infrastructure due to the low ground surface. The re-design required accommodations for pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and emergency, maintenance, and operational vehicular access to the new upper and lower plaza areas.
The design of the flood alignment in the Battery integrates into the park landscape by burying the majority of the flood alignment underneath a sinuous and fully planted berm. Community requests and design drivers included maximizing trees and planted areas, preserving existing trees when possible, and designing to respect and complement the character and materials of The Battery.
Client:
Collaborators:
Battery Park City Authority
Magnusson Klemencic Associates, SiteWorks, Thomas Phifer and Partners, Tillotson Design Associates, Milhouse Engineering, Nautilus International Development Consulting, Atelier Ten, Arch Street Communications.
Status:
Ongoing Construction- Expected Completion Winter 2025