According to The Battery Conservancy website, Battery Park itself got its name in when the early Dutch settlers landed and the first 'battery' of cannons was erected to defend the city. In the s, the park served as a welcoming center for immigrants before Ellis Island was established. It is now known as Historic Battery Park. When the rise of air travel made the port obsolete, the piers were abandoned and began to deteriorate.
In Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced a plan he created with private firms for a landfill to revive the area. In , the New York State Legislature created the Battery Park City Authority to oversee development of the area into a mixed-use residential and commercial neighborhood with public park space. The dilapidated piers left by the Port of New York were demolished and land was created using clean fill from excavation of the World Trade Center site, among other places. Construction on the first residential building, the 1,unit Gateway Plaza, began in The World Financial Center then began construction in Gill, chairman of the Battery Park City Authority.
There probably isn't a neighborhood any more "green" than Battery Park City. Each of the beautiful and well-maintained parks is watched over by the Battery Park City Conservancy, a private non-profit organization, and provide serene getaways from city living.
The riverside community not only includes 35 acres of open space and parkland, but is also a leader in the environmental "green" movement. It makes sense—after all, the entire community was literally built from renewed land excavated from the Hudson River and the building of the World Trade Center. Five years after creating guidelines for bigger apartments, "The Authority adopted another policy that required developers to build environmentally-sustainable apartments," says Gill.
These green guidelines addressed five major areas of environmental concern: enhanced indoor air quality; water conservation and purification; energy efficiency; recycling construction waste and the use of recycled building materials; and commissioning to ensure building performance.
Now, the Battery Park City neighborhood leads the way in renewable energy standards. Many of its buildings have been LEED certified. In the first sustainable residential building in the U. In , the Authority embarked on a strategic planning process with Resilient Cities , a not- for-profit organization that has led similar efforts in dozens of cities worldwide.
Be an inclusive community, one which supports housing affordability as a part of a diverse and livable community, ensures that a vibrant business community meets the needs of its residents, and provides an enjoyable public realm that is accessible to all.
Create a safe and climate resilient place with a built environment and natural systems that adapt to the changing climate, an implementable strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, robust infrastructure to support daily life and prepare for future weather events, and a suite of safety and security services that support resident needs.
Remain a vibrant public space featuring dynamic and diverse programming, world-class community amenities, and public art that inspires residents and visitors alike. Demonstrate leadership for the future, dedicating the entire Authority team to improving service and project delivery, embracing diversity in culture and operations, integrating climate resilience and sustainability policies, strengthening collaboration on innovative governance practices, and continuing its responsible stewardship of public resources.
Read more. Stay in the loop with social media! Compass Exclusives Compass Exclusives. Agents Agents. Welcome to Battery Park City This serene acre planned community on the southernmost tip of Manhattan is replete with lush greenery, scenic views of the Hudson, and idyllic spots for quiet reflection.
Commute Times. Columbus Circle 34m by train, 35m by car. Grand Central 26m by train, 29m by car. Union Square 24m by train, 19m by car. Wall Street 0m by train, 4m by car. Nearest Subways. East to West West St. North to South Chambers St. Nearby Neighborhoods Tribeca and the Financial District. Battery park city: A quiet haven in downtown Manhattan. What to expect: A quiet, manageable neighborhood and an easy commute to work.
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