Infrastructure

CUNY Receives $7 Million In Awards To Build And Upgrade Training Infrastructure

7:30 am on April 22, 2026 By Max Gillespie

NYCEDC has awarded $7 million to CUNY to build and upgrade green economy workforce training infrastructure across six campuses in all five boroughs, funding new labs, classrooms, specialized training spaces, and equipment aimed at preparing students for climate-focused careers. The investment is expected to benefit more than 5,900 students annually and supports the city’s broader efforts to expand workforce pipelines tied to clean energy, building decarbonization, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.

Construction Begins For Crosstown Bus Lane Project In The Bronx

7:30 am on March 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

An infrastructure project aimed at improving bus service and street safety near Yankee Stadium is now underway in the Bronx, city officials announced. Led by the New York City Department of Transportation and the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the initiative will upgrade key portions of East 161st Street and surrounding corridors along the Bx6 Select Bus Service route. The project introduces dedicated bus-only lanes, including converting the 161st Street underpass to exclusive bus use, alongside pedestrian safety improvements and new rider amenities.

343 Madison Avenue. Rendering courtesy of Volley STudio.

Foundations Underway for KPF-Designed Office Skyscraper at 343 Madison Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on March 23, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation and foundations are progressing at 343 Madison Avenue, the site of a 49-story commercial skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by BXP, the 844-foot-tall structure will yield 950,000 square feet of office space and a collection of tenant amenities. The property is located between East 44th and 45th Streets.

Master Plan Under Review For New Amsterdam And Colonial New York

7:30 am on March 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has proposed a master plan to install curb extensions and pedestrian ramps within the landmarked Street Plan of New Amsterdam and Colonial New York in Lower Manhattan. The proposal, presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday, seeks approval for a coordinated program of accessibility and streetscape upgrades at several intersections within the historic street network. The project area is located in Manhattan’s Financial District and includes multiple sites where pedestrian infrastructure would be reconstructed while maintaining the historic street alignment.

NYC Restarts Work On Four Bus, Bike Lane Projects In Brooklyn And The Bronx

7:00 am on February 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) will restart four previously halted street redesign projects aimed at improving bus reliability and traffic safety in The Bronx and Brooklyn. The initiatives include a new bus lane on Fordham Road in The Bronx and three protected bike lane projects across Brooklyn neighborhoods including Fort Greene, Flatbush, and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. NYC DOT will oversee implementation, with construction scheduled to begin this spring.

Public Art Mural Debuts At 77 Water Street Construction Site In Financial District, Manhattan

7:30 am on January 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

ArtBridge and the Downtown Alliance have unveiled the first mural resulting from a new public art initiative aimed at enhancing construction sites across Lower Manhattan. The installation wraps around all four sides of 77 Water Street, a 26-story tower currently undergoing an office-to-residential conversion led by Vanbarton Group in the Financial District. The artwork, titled I See The Sky From The Other Side, was designed by award-winning artist Eirini Linardaki and spans 700 linear feet of construction fencing at the property, which is bounded by Gouverneur Lane, Old Slip, and Front Street.

$40M Awarded To Four Freight Infrastructure Projects In New York City

7:00 am on January 13, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $101 million in state funding to support 25 freight and port infrastructure projects across New York, including four initiatives in New York City. The funding, awarded through the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP), is aimed at enhancing the reliability, resiliency, and environmental sustainability of the state’s trade corridors. The New York City Department of Small Business Services (NYCSBS) and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) each received $20 million to advance rail and maritime projects in the city.

City Announces Plan To Redesign McGuinness Boulevard In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:00 am on January 5, 2026 By Max Gillespie

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn have announced the full implementation of the original redesign plan for McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project, which had previously been scaled back, will now proceed with the installation of parking-protected bike lanes along the entire corridor.

Rendering of Coney Island shoreline, courtesy of ONE Architecture & Urbanism.

NYC Commits $1 Billion to Shoreline Redevelopment, Housing Creation in Coney Island, Brooklyn

7:30 am on December 17, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Eric Adams has announced a $1 billion commitment to revitalize the Coney Island shoreline in Brooklyn. The plan will introduce 1,500 new homes, with 25 percent designated for affordable housing, and will reconstruct the historic 2.7-mile Riegelmann Boardwalk. Substantial infrastructure and public realm upgrades will also be carried out. The project is being led by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

$68M Prospect Park Bluebelt Project Announced Combat Flooding In Brooklyn

7:00 am on December 7, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The City of New York has announced a $68 million initiative to construct Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt system within Prospect Park, designed to reduce flash flooding through nature-based stormwater management solutions. Led by Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), NYC Parks, and the Prospect Park Alliance (PPA), the project will enhance the park’s lake and wetlands, complementing a $20 million lakeshore restoration effort already underway. The DEP will contribute up to $50 million toward the Bluebelt, with design starting now and construction expected to begin in 2029.

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