Large-scale initiatives to shield New York from submergence, valued at billions of dollars
The East Side Coastal Resiliency project, one of the biggest endeavours aimed at protecting against future floods and storm surges, is being led by the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. This project, spanning a distance of 2.4 miles from East 25th Street down to Montgomery Street on Manhattan's East Side, has a price tag of $1.45 billion, with a $338 million federal grant.
The East Side Coastal Resiliency project is one of the projects underway to fortify the shoreline and protect against future floods and storm surges. Construction on the second, southern portion of the project is currently underway. The project will include floodwalls, berms, and swinging or sliding flood gates, and will feature raised parkland.
In October, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the completion of the first section of the project. The East River Park will be completely reconstructed as part of the project, but as of now, there are no updates on the project's progress.
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resiliency project, a separate endeavour with a price tag of $350 million, including $172 million in federal funding from HUD, is being led by the New York City Department of Design and Construction, Economic Development Corporation, and Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice. The leadership of the Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resiliency Project partnership is not publicly specified.
While these projects are underway, some multimillion-dollar projects are facing bureaucratic delays and budget cuts. The article provides a rundown of some of the biggest shoreline protection projects, including the East Side Coastal Resiliency project. The anticipated completion date for the entire East Side Coastal Resiliency project is early 2027.
