As climate change continues to reshape urban coastlines, the panel “On the Waterfront: Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Transportation along Lower Manhattan Waters Edge” will bring together three influential voices in architecture, engineering, and urban design to discuss how New York City is actively building and reimagining its waterfront for a more resilient future.
A coastal town at its inception, New York City contends with the sea to this day. Even as New Yorkers battle mid-town traffic, or find themselves underground in a stalled subway, the sea is nearby. The edge between sea, natural geology, and man-made structures determines the shape and human experience of the island. As waters rise, the societal goal is to protect man-made assets along the coastline, including transportation and infrastructure; and simultaneously to enhance citizens’ experience along the water’s edge. You will hear from professionals and practitioners who are implementing strategies that include protection, reconstruction, and the proactive construction of resilient structures.
Please join us! The panel promises to offer a multi-disciplinary lens on the challenges and innovations shaping the future of NYC’s waterfront. From infrastructure to architecture to landscape, this conversation will preview how design, policy, and engineering are converging to defend—and redefine—the coastline.
