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The Edge Park | W-Architecture

12:36 09 March in Landscape Design, Park
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03-09-2016:MODERNi: The Williamsburg waterfront has been dominated by industry for over a century – making it largely off limits to the public. New zoning is changing the public interface with the water’s edge by increasing density and emphasizing waterfront access. The “Edge” park seeks to bring people to the river and stretch the river eco-system into the fabric of the community. As landscape architect for both the new residential towers and the public waterfront park, we have the challenge of ensuring that the towers act not as symbolic fences blocking public access and views of the East River and Manhattan but as gateways to the river and corridors to access classic views of the Manhatttan skyline…Read More!

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