With over 500 miles of shoreline, the waterfront is in many ways New York’s “sixth borough.” The city’s waterfront communities have their own unique set of challenges and opportunities - from the threat of climate change and rising sea levels, to the increased demand for open space and recreation facilities. In this Smart Talk, Commissioner Feniosky Peña-Mora, Sc.D. highlights the city’s work in lower Manhattan as an example of how policymakers can balance these competing interests through strategic capital projects and long-term planning.
