Wednesday, March 5, 2014

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

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 As a resident living in the South Street Seaport of Manhattan Im just a birdseye view away from the Brooklyn waterfront -- which is also the borough I was born and raised in. I recently took a tour offered by the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy of Michael Van Valkenburg Associates grand design for the East River waterfront. Just my humble opinion, but like everything else produced by this firm, it is pure brilliance from the largest brushstrokes down to the smallest details planned. Some photos from my Blackberry Storm of the site...

Believe these are the "river steps"..... salvaged granite from the Roosevelt Island Bridge. This park feature will provide new vistas and tranquil places to sit and take in the breathtaking views of the skyline, bridges and river. The steps will enhance waterfront access and serve as a tiered viewing deck for park visitors.

Thats the BQE on the left... a huge berm is to be contructed that diffuses the sound which emanates from that highway.
better images, informations, illustrations, programming, etc can be found through these links..

Park Design images/Bklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Brooklyn Bridge Park

It is entirely possible that when future generations enjoy Brooklyn Bridge Park, they will regard it with the same devotion as present Manhattanites embrace Olmsteds Central Park!

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