PRESENTATION
Replacement of the East 25th Street Pedestrian Bridge
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The replacement of the East 25th Street Pedestrian Bridge is a key component of the SPARC Kips Bay project, addressing a long-standing community priority. This infrastructure improvement will enhance accessibility and connectivity in the area.
- New bridge to provide full ADA access, replacing the currently inaccessible pedestrian bridge
- Enhanced connection between the neighborhood and waterfront for Waterside Towers residents and the community
- Design based on universal design principles
- Skanska appointed as construction manager to minimize construction impacts and expedite delivery
- Ongoing community coordination on project design
Julieanne Herskowitz
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Our final requested land use action will allow for the replacement of the East 25th Street Pedestrian Bridge.
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This is a long standing community priority, and we are pleased to deliver this important infrastructure project, and we are pleased to deliver this important infrastructure project within the first phase of the Spark Hips Bay project.
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This new bridge will provide full ADA access, replacing the currently inaccessible pedestrian bridge, enhancing this important connection for Waterside Towers residents and the community between the neighborhood and waterfront.
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The bridge will be designed to universal design principles and enhance connections to public open space at Sparks Square in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
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Minimizing interruption of the pedestrian bridge during construction is a major priority for both EDC and the Department of Transportation.
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And to that end, we recently brought on the world renowned construction firm, Skanska, to serve as the construction manager for this project.
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Skanska will work with the design team to diligence concept design options with a particular focus on minimizing construction impacts and expediting project delivery.
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We will, of course, continue to coordinate with the community on the project design as it progresses.
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