The first phase of the Battery Coastal Resilience project is now complete at The Battery in Lower Manhattan. The $200 million phase, which was led by NYC EDC, NYC Parks, and the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, rebuilt and elevated a portion of the wharf promenade to help protect the park from projected sea-level rise through 2100.
The project utilized low-carbon and reclaimed materials where possible, including granite, wood, and bronze. Construction materials were also moved by barge, eliminating more than 2,000 truck trips from Lower Manhattan streets. The second and final phase is expected to finish in 2027 and will reconstruct and elevate the remaining portion of the wharf.
Phase one is part of the $2.7 billion Lower Manhattan coastal resiliency strategy, which is intended to protect more than 100,000 residences, 300,000 jobs, and 12,000 businesses.
“The completion of phase one of the Battery Coastal Resilience project marks an inspiring milestone for Lower Manhattan and all of New York as we continue the transformation of our city’s waterfront into a more resilient, vibrant, and welcoming public space that will serve New Yorkers for generations to come,” said NYCEDC interim president and CEO Jeanny Pak. “NYCEDC is proud to work alongside our partners at NYC Parks to deliver crucial coastal resilience projects to safeguard critical infrastructure, historic landmarks, and thousands of residents, jobs, and businesses.”
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