Public space & construction

The Battery's rebuilt waterfront has reached its first milestone

The Battery · Lower Manhattan Phase one complete · final phase planned for 2027

What changed

The first phase of Battery Coastal Resilience finished, rebuilding and raising part of the wharf promenade while improving public access along the harbor edge.

Why it matters

A heavily used piece of Lower Manhattan is open with stronger flood protection, while the second phase continues toward a 2027 finish.

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Office of the Mayor of New York CityBattery resilience phase-one completion New York City Economic Development CorporationLower Manhattan coastal resilience project

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