Description
Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy - which flooded Lower Manhattan and United Nations headquarters - New York City has taken bold steps to adapt to the reality of rising sea levels and intensifying storms.
This video examines how coastal protection infrastructure, elevated park systems, and resilient engineering are reshaping Lower Manhattan’s waterfront to safeguard local communities and build a sustainable future.
00:00 – Hurricane Sandy & UN Flooding
00:22 – Rebuilding & Elevating East River Park
00:40 – Pedestrian Bridges & Community Access
01:04 – Centering Impacted Communities
01:23 – Building Resilient Infrastructure for the Future
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