Massive, billion-dollar endeavor aimed at preventing New York from submerging underwater

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New York City is currently undertaking several multimillion-dollar projects to fortify its shoreline and protect against future floods and storm surges. One of the most significant endeavours in the city is the East Side Coastal Resiliency project, which spans lower Manhattan.

The East Side Coastal Resiliency project, costing $1.45 billion (including a $338 million federal grant), is underway and will stretch from East 25th Street down to Montgomery Street on Manhattan's East Side. The project, one of several aimed at protecting the city against future floods and storm surges, has been affected by bureaucratic delays and budget cuts, as is the case with some other projects.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the completion of the first section of the East Side Coastal Resiliency project in October. Construction on the second, southern portion of the project is currently underway, with an anticipated completion date for this section in early 2027.

When fully completed, the East Side Coastal Resiliency project will span a distance of 2.4 miles. The project will include a complete reconstruction of East River Park, raised parkland, floodwalls, berms, and swinging or sliding flood gates.

The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resiliency project, a part of the East Side Coastal Resiliency project, has a price tag of $350 million. This project, being undertaken by the New York City Department of Design and Construction, Economic Development Corporation, and Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, is currently being implemented by its partners in the Two Bridges neighborhood. The project includes deployable and permanent barriers such as flood walls and various types of gates along a one-mile stretch from the Brooklyn Bridge to Montgomery Street on the East River waterfront. The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resiliency project has received $172 million in federal funding from HUD.

The East Side Coastal Resiliency project is one of the biggest endeavors in New York, encompassing lower Manhattan. The New York City Department of Design and Construction, Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, and Department of Parks and Recreation are the lead partners for the project. The project is one of the projects currently underway in New York, and it is expected to be completed in 2026.

Some other multimillion-dollar projects aimed at fortifying the shoreline and protecting against future floods and storm surges are also underway in New York. These projects are vital for the city's resilience in the face of climate change and will help ensure the safety and well-being of its residents for years to come.

Massive, billion-dollar endeavor aimed at preventing New York from submerging underwater