The New York City Department of Transportation has submitted a proposal to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a new protective coating for the historic Macomb’s Dam Bridge, which spans the Harlem River between Manhattan and The Bronx. The project team seeks to address paint deterioration and rust on the 1895 swing bridge, a designated New York City landmark, through a full repainting in a historically accurate color.
The City of New York has broken ground on the Red Hook Coastal Resiliency project, a $218 million initiative to bolster flood protection infrastructure in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams and led by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the project will install 2 miles of flood walls, flood gates, and redesigned streetscapes to mitigate the risk of future storm surges. Construction is expected to conclude by summer 2028.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has completed rehabilitation work on the historic Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, which connects the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach. Originally constructed in 1880 and rebuilt in 1930, the 400-foot wooden span runs across Sheepshead Bay from Emmons Avenue to Shore Boulevard. The NYC DOT carried out the project using in-house construction teams, with funding provided by the agency and former State Assemblymember Steven Cymbrowitz.
The City of New York has released the Greater Greenways plan, a blueprint to expand and unify the city’s multi-use corridors designed for cycling, walking, and recreation. Announced along the East River esplanade in Manhattan, the plan is a collaboration between the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), NYC Parks, and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The New York City Planning Commission has approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning initiative aimed at transforming 230 blocks of Jamaica, Queens. Led by Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of City Planning, the plan is expected to create over 12,000 new homes, including 4,000 permanently affordable units, along with 7,000 new jobs and more than 2 million square feet of commercial and community space. The plan will now advance to the City Council for final review after two years of development with extensive community engagement.
