Infrastructure

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.

Photograph of new Hunts Point infrastructure, via ny.gov.

Final Phase Of $1.7B Hunts Point Access Improvement Project Completed In Hunts Point, The Bronx

7:30 am on November 20, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Work is complete on the third and final phase of the $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project in Hunts Point, The Bronx. Managed by the New York State Department of Transportation, the six-year initiative aims to enhance access to the Hunts Point Market while reducing truck traffic on local streets. Project work introduced new connections to major expressways, improved pedestrian infrastructure, and expanded recreational access along the Bronx River waterfront.

Modernization Plans Revealed for Manhattan Cruise Terminal in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 14, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a comprehensive master plan to modernize the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (MCT) in Hell’s Kitchen. Led by NYCEDC, maritime design firm Bermello Ajamil, and engineering consultants Hatch, the project will replace 90-year-old infrastructure, expand berthing capacity, and integrate sustainable energy systems. The initiative follows a year-long community engagement process and aims to enhance public access, reduce emissions, and support long-term growth in the city’s cruise and freight sectors.

Illustration of Jamaica Avenue and 165th Street, via jamaicaplan.nyc.

City Council Approves Jamaica Neighborhood Plan In Jamaica, Queens

7:30 am on November 7, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Council has officially approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning initiative led by the Department of City Planning under the Adams administration. Spanning nearly 230 blocks in Jamaica, Queens, the plan will enable the creation of approximately 12,000 new homes, including 4,000 permanently affordable units, making it the largest Mandatory Inclusionary Housing zone in New York City to date. The plan is also expected to support 7,000 new jobs through over 2 million square feet of new commercial and community facility space.

Jail Barge Removed To Make Way For Hunts Point Marine Terminal In The Bronx

7:00 am on November 6, 2025 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

The decommissioned Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center jail barge has been removed from its anchorage off the Hunts Point Peninsula in The Bronx, paving the way for the City’s construction of the Hunts Point Marine Terminal. Developed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the terminal will handle shipping containers and facilitate last-mile freight delivery via barges and ferries, reducing truck traffic on local streets.

New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Rendering courtesy of Arup.

New Renderings, Art Program Revealed For New Terminal One At JFK Airport in Jamaica, Queens

8:00 am on October 29, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the 2.6-million-square-foot New Terminal One at JFK International Airport in Jamaica, Queens, along with details on its public art program. Designed by AECOM Tishman and Gensler and developed by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the $9.5 billion structure is part of a $19 billion modernization and infrastructure overhaul for the 77-year-old facility, which is located along Jamaica Bay at the southern end of the Van Wyck Expressway.

Redesign Proposal Unveiled For Chatham Square In Chinatown, Manhattan

7:30 am on October 24, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation and New York City Economic Development Corporation have released new renderings for a proposed overhaul of Chatham Square in Chinatown, Manhattan. Designed by Marvel, the project is part of the broader Chinatown Connections initiative, a $55 million capital investment aiming to improve public space, pedestrian safety, and neighborhood connectivity. The redesign would transform the complex five-point intersection into a simplified four-way crossing, expand pedestrian areas, and enhance Kimlau Square, which anchors the center of the site.

Neighborhood planning area, via nyc.gov.

City Unveils $146M Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan To Add 5,000 Homes, Alleviate Flooding

7:00 am on October 22, 2025 By Max Gillespie

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced an infrastructure and housing initiative for the Jewel Streets neighborhood, spanning East New York in Brooklyn and Lindenwood in Queens. The Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan follows more than two years of community engagement and will bring over $146 million in public investment. The plan includes a full drainage overhaul to address chronic flooding, traffic safety upgrades along Linden Boulevard, and a large-scale rezoning to support new housing. The project is being spearheaded by multiple agencies including NYC DEP, DOT, and DDC, with the city set to begin implementation immediately.

Photograph of Macomb’s Dam Bridge, via LPC proposal.

LPC to Review Restoration Proposal For Macomb’s Dam Bridge

7:00 am on October 20, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation has submitted a proposal to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a new protective coating for the historic Macomb’s Dam Bridge, which spans the Harlem River between Manhattan and The Bronx. The project team seeks to address paint deterioration and rust on the 1895 swing bridge, a designated New York City landmark, through a full repainting in a historically accurate color.

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