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Malt Drive Park in Long Island City, Queens is now open to the public! Named for the former beer distribution center that once occupied the site, Malt Drive Park is a key piece in a network of waterfront spaces along the East River and Newtown Creek in Hunter's Point South. The park features?a?range of amenities for parkgoers to enjoy, including?social seating?and play structures, a civic grove and dog run, an open lawn with?expansive views of the water, and industrial artifacts reclaimed during?construction. Through its sculpted topography, Malt Drive?Park also mitigates?flood risk. The park is raised to a higher elevation at building entries, and gradually slopes down toward Newtown Creek. This approach reduces risk to the buildings, while ensuring that visitors can still experience the ecology of the water’s edge. ??: Ty Cole Client: TF Cornerstone Collaborators: SLCE Architects, Rossenwasser / Grossman Consulting Engineers, Cosentini Associates, Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers, Philip Habib and Associates, F2 Environmental, Hines Inc

SCAPE is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our team in New York City or New Orleans. Ideal candidates have a minimum of two years of experience working in a marketing and/or communications team in the design field. ? Applications are due by?Friday, November 15 at 6PM EST. ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/emBTHZk6

Join SCAPE Associate Tal Fuerst, WEDG at the #VisionZeroCities conference this Friday. Learn more: visionzerocities.org

Today’s the day! I’m looking forward to sharing some of what our team at SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC has been working on to protect and increase biodiversity for lower Manhattan. Session starts at 3:45. Kirk Gordon Sarah Fisher Curtin American Society of Landscape Architects ASLA-NY Battery Park City Authority #biodiversity #ASLA

Join our team! Apply by October 14.

Looking forward to learning together at ASLA 2024! At this year’s American Society of Landscape Architects conference in Washington, D.C., join SCAPE at four different panels, a practice basecamp, and book signings. Here's where and when you can find us: https://lnkd.in/eaBZ4sr7

Manresa Island, a former industrial power plant site in Connecticut, is transforming into a 125-acre thriving and accessible park designed by SCAPE. The park unlocks 1.75 miles of Norwalk's waterfront access for the first time in nearly 75 years. Manresa Island holds centuries of history and ecological significance. For 60 years, it was home to a power plant that caused significant ecological concerns. Today, the island has grown to over 125 acres due to industrial fill and is undergoing a natural resurgence, with thriving ecosystems and rich biodiversity. SCAPE's design for the park includes water access, public swimming, playspace, recreational and ecological experiences, and a network of new walking paths. The plan incorporates remediation strategies that will revive Manresa’s coastal ecosystems and preserve its post-industrial landscapes. This one-of-a-kind park is advanced by the non-profit organization Manresa Island Corp. Beginning in early 2025, SCAPE and Manresa Island Corp. will guide a community engagement process to advance a design that prioritizes sustainability, resilience and dynamic ecological design. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJTY69dQ — Client: Manresa Island Corp. Collaborators: BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group AKRF eDesign Dynamics Directional Logic Halvorson | Tighe & Bond Studio HR&A Advisors Virginia Hanusik

The weather may have been gloomy, but spirits were high as we celebrated the completion of Living Breakwaters! We enjoyed activities from Billion Oyster Project and Staten Island Museum, a delicious clambake lunch by Chef Louis Catering, and good company from friends and collaborators who joined us from near and far. The team at Kayak Staten Island even braved rough waters to see the breakwaters in action. Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend—you all were as resilient as the breakwaters themselves! Congratulations to everyone who has supported and contributed to this project over the past decade. ??Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex4kvphX — Collaborators: COWI, Arcadis, SeArc Ecological Marine Consulting, WSP in the U.S., MFS Engineers & Surveyors, Prudent Engineering, Billion Oyster Project, Weeks Marine, Inc., Ramboll, Baird, AKRF, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Rebuild by Design, Federal, NY State, and New York City Agencies, OBEL AWARD

Thank you to everyone who braved the elements to join SCAPE & The New York Office of Resilient Homes and Communities yesterday to Celebrate the Living Breakwaters Construction! Despite the rain and wind, it was wonderful to share this milestone with NYS Office of Resilient Homes and Communities and Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery team past and present; members of the Living Breakwaters Community Advisory Committee; so many SCAPE staff; COWI, SeArc and the others from the design team; Baird; Weeks Marine; the Billion Oyster Project; Kayak Staten Island; the Staten Island Museum; Rebuild by Design; the Obel Foundation; and so many other friends and supporters!

Today, we’re celebrating a big milestone: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of Living Breakwaters. “Climate adaptation for the next century requires bold thinking on how people and nature can coexist in cities, and resilient design that combines nature-based infrastructure and community stewardship,” said Kate Orff, SCAPE Founding Principal. “Living Breakwaters revives our harbor ecosystems, reduces risk, and inspires action. This project has been 10 years in the making and has involved hundreds of dedicated collaborators and community members. I’m excited to build on what we’ve learned together to accelerate implementation of nature-based infrastructure at many scales to meet the moment.” Living Breakwaters consists of eight breakwaters off the South Shore of Staten Island that are designed to attenuate waves, combat erosion, and reduce risk to the community along the shoreline. They also provide a range of habitat spaces for oysters, fin fish and other marine species. Congratulations to the team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7kSm6BM — Collaborators: COWI, Arcadis, SeArc Ecological Marine Consulting, WSP in the U.S., MFS Engineers & Surveyors, Prudent Engineering, Billion Oyster Project, Weeks Marine, Inc., Ramboll, Baird, AKRF, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Rebuild by Design, Federal, NY State, and New York City Agencies