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(00:00):
Wagner Park provides dedicated coastal flood protection as part
of New York City South Lower Manhattan coastal resiliency
project meets gold standard for resilient, ecological and
accessible waterfront design. The Battery Park City Authority
BPCA reopens Robert F Wagner Junior Park, a 3.5 acre public
(00:23):
park located along the Hudson River in southern Battery Park
City this evening at 7:00 PM with a free one night only
performance by Pulitzer Prize nominated genre defying artist
Taylor Mack. Temporarily closed in March 2023
for construction of the South Battery Park City Resiliency
(00:43):
Project, a major part of New York City S broader effort to
defend lower Manhattan against coastal flooding.
The universally accessible park now returns stronger and more
sustainable with a buried flood wall for a neighborhood
protection, 63,000 gallons of geranium cistern for rainwater
reuse, and a pallet of native salt resistant plantings in
(01:07):
beautiful gardens designed to withstand the test of time.
At the heart of the redesigned Wagner Park is a comprehensive
flood risk reduction system featuring both passive and
deployable measures. The park will provide immediate
risk reduction for a 100 year storm, a severe storm with a 1%
(01:27):
likelihood of happening in any given year, and will also
protect against a 100 year stormin the 20 fifties based on
projected sea level rise. Once Battery Park City S overall
Resiliency Project work is complete in 2031, the park also
includes an upgraded storm waterdrainage system designed to
(01:48):
manage and reuse rainwater efficiently beyond a newly
opened Wagner Park from the north of the Museum of Jewish
Heritage to Greenwich St. in Tribeca.
BPCA will begin work later this year on the Northwest Battery
Park City Resiliency Project andWBPCR, an interconnected series
of fixed flood barrier features and deployable measures to
(02:11):
provide flood protection for thebalance of Battery Park City and
Western Tribeca to better limit areas of residual flooding
within the study area. The project also proposes to
manage rainwater flooding by incorporating a wet weather pump
station, improved drainage connections, and upgraded tide
gates. Wagner Park Key Resiliency and
(02:34):
Sustainability Features The new Wagner Park integrates flood
protection and sustainable infrastructure to safeguard
Battery Park City and Lower Manhattan and is part of the
City of New York S Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency
Project. Key features include integrated
flood barrier system built into the landscape to protect against
(02:57):
storm surges and sea level rise,storm water management, grading
and layout direct overland flowsinto a system that maximizes
water capture and reuse. Sustainable materials salvage
stone, wood and trench drains from the original park have been
reused in construction. Urban heat reduction Paving
(03:20):
Materials selected to improve the solar reflectance Index 3
and minimize heat island effects.
Dark sky compliant lighting Energy efficient solar powered
lighting enhances nighttime views while reducing glare.
Ecological Zones The park includes 4 planted regional
ecosystems, tidal estuary, maritime Meadow, maritime forest
(03:43):
and upland woodland. Native plantings designed to
reduce water use, lower maintenance and support local
biodiversity. Efficient irrigation Subsurface
systems Reduced turf grass waterconsumption by over 30%.
Educational marine habitat A newarea at the Pier A inlet
(04:05):
promotes marine growth in addition to allowing for
environmental education and marine awareness.
The new Wagner Park has also achieved prestigious WEDG
registered waterfront edge design guidelines verification
from the Waterfront Alliance. WEDG is a national rating system
and gold standard for resilient,ecological and accessible
(04:29):
waterfront design. Wagner Park The Pavilion The new
Wagner Park Pavilion, designed by Thomas Pfeiffer and partners,
is approached from Battery Placeby moving up through two sloped
gardens, each ordered by the rhythm of an alley of trees.
Visitors can also approach the pavilion from the Waterside
(04:51):
Esplanade by ascending the accessible ramps and stairs that
provide multiple options for access.
Arched vaults welcome the publicto the entry Piazza, serving as
the gateway to the park. As visitors pass through the
tremendous vault, the expansive Green Park and harbor come into
view with framed views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis
(05:13):
Island. The Wagner Park Pavilion will
open in phases with a classroom debuting this fall and a new
dining venue launching in 2026. Pursuing International Living
Future Institute ILFI 0 Carbon Certification the pavilion is
fully electrified and free of onsite combustion, setting a high
(05:35):
bar for sustainable design. The building will also feature
public restrooms and a large publicly accessible rooftop with
stunning harbor views. Wagner Park Public Art and Free
Public Programming As it has since inception, Wagner Park
will continue to be a vibrant public gathering space featuring
(05:57):
world class public art and free community programming for
residents and visitors of all ages.
In addition to hosting temporaryartworks, each of which will
introduce a new perspective and experience for visitors, Wagner
will be the permanent home for three major sculptures.
Resonating Bodies by Tony Cragg invites visitors to run their
(06:20):
hands over monumental and highlytextured bronze instruments.
Louise Bourgeois S eyes look towards the Statue of Liberty,
gazing with the public at New York City S storied pest.
And the Mother Cabrini Memorial by Jill Berkey and Giancarlo
Bayaki likewise transports visitors to a shared history
(06:41):
while being anchored by the sound of the Hudson River S
waves. As detailed in the Wagner Park
Opening Season Program and EventGuide, BPCA is also producing a
range of free, diverse public programming to celebrate the
park S reopening, including among the star-studded performer
lineup performances by Taylor Mack, Vilal, the Klezmatics and
(07:04):
Florida Toloiak. First opened in 1997, Wagner
Park, operated and maintained byVPCA, has been a beloved
destination for locals and visitors, known for its lush
lawns and gardens, public art, concerts, cultural events and
stunning views. Named in honor of Robert F
(07:26):
Wagner junior, a dedicated public servant and key figure in
the development of Battery Park city S 1979 master plan, Wagner
park now embodies his legacy through innovation, resilience,
and public service. About BPCA Established in 1968,
the UL Carey Battery Park City Authority is a New York State
(07:50):
public benefit corporation charged with developing and
maintaining a well balanced 92 acre community of commercial,
residential, retail and open space, including more than 30
acres of public parks on Manhattan S Lower West Side.
Through execution of its strategic plan, VPCA works daily
(08:11):
toward being an inclusive community, a safe and climate
resilient place, and a vibrant public space, all while
demonstrating leadership for thefuture with a team dedicated to
improving service and project delivery.
For more info, visit bepcadot.ny.gov.
Wagner Park provides dedicated coastal flood protection as part
of New York City South Lower Manhattan coastal resiliency
project meets gold standard for resilient, ecological and
accessible waterfront design. The Battery Park City Authority
BPCA reopens Robert F Wagner Junior Park, a 3.5 acre public
(00:23):
park located along the Hudson River in southern Battery Park
City this evening at 7:00 PM with a free one night only
performance by Pulitzer Prize nominated genre defying artist
Taylor Mack. Temporarily closed in March 2023
for construction of the South Battery Park City Resiliency
(00:43):
Project, a major part of New York City S broader effort to
defend lower Manhattan against coastal flooding.
The universally accessible park now returns stronger and more
sustainable with a buried flood wall for a neighborhood
protection, 63,000 gallons of geranium cistern for rainwater
reuse, and a pallet of native salt resistant plantings in
(01:07):
beautiful gardens designed to withstand the test of time.
At the heart of the redesigned Wagner Park is a comprehensive
flood risk reduction system featuring both passive and
deployable measures. The park will provide immediate
risk reduction for a 100 year storm, a severe storm with a 1%
(01:27):
likelihood of happening in any given year, and will also
protect against a 100 year stormin the 20 fifties based on
projected sea level rise. Once Battery Park City S overall
Resiliency Project work is complete in 2031, the park also
includes an upgraded storm waterdrainage system designed to
(01:48):
manage and reuse rainwater efficiently beyond a newly
opened Wagner Park from the north of the Museum of Jewish
Heritage to Greenwich St. in Tribeca.
BPCA will begin work later this year on the Northwest Battery
Park City Resiliency Project andWBPCR, an interconnected series
of fixed flood barrier features and deployable measures to
(02:11):
provide flood protection for thebalance of Battery Park City and
Western Tribeca to better limit areas of residual flooding
within the study area. The project also proposes to
manage rainwater flooding by incorporating a wet weather pump
station, improved drainage connections, and upgraded tide
gates. Wagner Park Key Resiliency and
(02:34):
Sustainability Features The new Wagner Park integrates flood
protection and sustainable infrastructure to safeguard
Battery Park City and Lower Manhattan and is part of the
City of New York S Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency
Project. Key features include integrated
flood barrier system built into the landscape to protect against
(02:57):
storm surges and sea level rise,storm water management, grading
and layout direct overland flowsinto a system that maximizes
water capture and reuse. Sustainable materials salvage
stone, wood and trench drains from the original park have been
reused in construction. Urban heat reduction Paving
(03:20):
Materials selected to improve the solar reflectance Index 3
and minimize heat island effects.
Dark sky compliant lighting Energy efficient solar powered
lighting enhances nighttime views while reducing glare.
Ecological Zones The park includes 4 planted regional
ecosystems, tidal estuary, maritime Meadow, maritime forest
(03:43):
and upland woodland. Native plantings designed to
reduce water use, lower maintenance and support local
biodiversity. Efficient irrigation Subsurface
systems Reduced turf grass waterconsumption by over 30%.
Educational marine habitat A newarea at the Pier A inlet
(04:05):
promotes marine growth in addition to allowing for
environmental education and marine awareness.
The new Wagner Park has also achieved prestigious WEDG
registered waterfront edge design guidelines verification
from the Waterfront Alliance. WEDG is a national rating system
and gold standard for resilient,ecological and accessible
(04:29):
waterfront design. Wagner Park The Pavilion The new
Wagner Park Pavilion, designed by Thomas Pfeiffer and partners,
is approached from Battery Placeby moving up through two sloped
gardens, each ordered by the rhythm of an alley of trees.
Visitors can also approach the pavilion from the Waterside
(04:51):
Esplanade by ascending the accessible ramps and stairs that
provide multiple options for access.
Arched vaults welcome the publicto the entry Piazza, serving as
the gateway to the park. As visitors pass through the
tremendous vault, the expansive Green Park and harbor come into
view with framed views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis
(05:13):
Island. The Wagner Park Pavilion will
open in phases with a classroom debuting this fall and a new
dining venue launching in 2026. Pursuing International Living
Future Institute ILFI 0 Carbon Certification the pavilion is
fully electrified and free of onsite combustion, setting a high
(05:35):
bar for sustainable design. The building will also feature
public restrooms and a large publicly accessible rooftop with
stunning harbor views. Wagner Park Public Art and Free
Public Programming As it has since inception, Wagner Park
will continue to be a vibrant public gathering space featuring
(05:57):
world class public art and free community programming for
residents and visitors of all ages.
In addition to hosting temporaryartworks, each of which will
introduce a new perspective and experience for visitors, Wagner
will be the permanent home for three major sculptures.
Resonating Bodies by Tony Cragg invites visitors to run their
(06:20):
hands over monumental and highlytextured bronze instruments.
Louise Bourgeois S eyes look towards the Statue of Liberty,
gazing with the public at New York City S storied pest.
And the Mother Cabrini Memorial by Jill Berkey and Giancarlo
Bayaki likewise transports visitors to a shared history
(06:41):
while being anchored by the sound of the Hudson River S
waves. As detailed in the Wagner Park
Opening Season Program and EventGuide, BPCA is also producing a
range of free, diverse public programming to celebrate the
park S reopening, including among the star-studded performer
lineup performances by Taylor Mack, Vilal, the Klezmatics and
(07:04):
Florida Toloiak. First opened in 1997, Wagner
Park, operated and maintained byVPCA, has been a beloved
destination for locals and visitors, known for its lush
lawns and gardens, public art, concerts, cultural events and
stunning views. Named in honor of Robert F
(07:26):
Wagner junior, a dedicated public servant and key figure in
the development of Battery Park city S 1979 master plan, Wagner
park now embodies his legacy through innovation, resilience,
and public service. About BPCA Established in 1968,
the UL Carey Battery Park City Authority is a New York State
(07:50):
public benefit corporation charged with developing and
maintaining a well balanced 92 acre community of commercial,
residential, retail and open space, including more than 30
acres of public parks on Manhattan S Lower West Side.
Through execution of its strategic plan, VPCA works daily
(08:11):
toward being an inclusive community, a safe and climate
resilient place, and a vibrant public space, all while
demonstrating leadership for thefuture with a team dedicated to
improving service and project delivery.
For more info, visit bepcadot.ny.gov.
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