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Join us for a hard hat tour of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project’s recent progress.

The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (ESCR) will create a flexible 2.4-mile-long flood barrier on the Lower East Side to protect New Yorkers from the next big storm. Now accessible by several pedestrian bridges, the recently completed first section of the ESCR, spanning between East 15th Street and Asser Levy Playground, fluidly mixes coastal flood protection with public space amenities.

Representatives from NYC Department of Design and Construction will join the design and engineering team to tour the in-progress sections of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project. 

How can we design coastal resiliency projects to increase waterfront access and open space?

Guest & Accessibility Policies

Urban Design Forum promotes conversations between invited civic leaders, designers, developers, and advocates. This event is open to Forum Fellows only.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.

• This event includes a tour and requires walking.
• Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes.
• The walk inside the construction site is on uneven ground, rocky and muddy – area is not ADA compliant – and can be hot depending on weather.
• If you’re not feeling well, please stay home. Face masks are encouraged, particularly if you have been recently exposed to colds, flus, or other illness. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, a high-quality, well-fitting face covering is required at all times.
• Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances to accommodate guests with allergies or environmental sensitivities.
• If you have additional needs, we will do our best to accommodate. Please contact rsvp@urbandesignforum.org.

About Public Works

Public Works is a discussion series to drive civic dialogue around new and forthcoming built environment projects in New York City. Throughout the year, we invite government officials and private sector leaders to present design and development initiatives that shape the public good.  Our goal is to create an open and collegial venue for deeper conversation between the public sector and our network of civic leaders building, caring for, and maintaining our city.

Support Our Work

Public Works is made possible through the support of our Board of Directors, Director’s Circle, Company Members, and our Campaign for Courageous Leadership, and company and individual members. Our programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

To learn more about supporting Public Works, please contact Miranda Bellizia, miranda@urbandesignforum.org.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of NYC Department of Design and Construction