What if New York City's 500+ Miles of Shoreline Were Redesigned Sustainably?

WAVES, or the New York City Waterfront Vision and Enhancement Strategy, is looking for a "new sustainable blueprint" for the 578 miles of NYC's shoreline.

The plan is supposed to be developed over the next nine months, and will be made of two key components: "Vision 2020," which will establish long-term goals for the city's waterfront, and the "New York City Waterfront Action Agenda," which will prioritize initiatives to be implemented within three years. The blueprint is expected to address six main categories: open space and recreation; the working waterfront; housing and economic development; natural habitats; climate change adaptation; and waterborne transportation.

Part of the new design may include the transformation of the old Fulton Fish Market site (already slated for redevelopment) into a public market featuring local food producers—and would be modeled after Seattle's Pike Place Market.

A plan for a 42-story hotel and luxury housing is currently being considered for the site, but City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said there is strong support for a public market.

Public workshops will be held to discuss the waterfront strategy—if you can, check 'em out!