As July’s whirlwind of a news cycle comes to a close, we want to make sure you didn’t miss this fascinating read about the vision, planning, and dedication that went into Brooklyn Bridge Park’s creation and continued success. “The park’s uniqueness makes it hard to emulate; its success makes it hard not to,” writes Justin Davidson in New York Magazine's Curbed section. The piece highlights the critical work of the park’s landscape architect and visionary Michael Van Valkenburgh, diving into what he got so right for the millions of visitors who come to the park every year. And, how planners and park lovers around the country can learn from our model. Take a read, and feel free to leave a comment about what you enjoy most about #BrooklynBridgePark: https://lnkd.in/gth6YSPa
About us
Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, known as Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP), is the not-for-profit entity responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance and operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85-acre sustainable waterfront park spanning 1.3 miles along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline. As steward of the park, BBP has transformed this previously deteriorated stretch of waterfront into a world-class park where the public can gather, play, relax and enjoy sweeping views of New York Harbor. The self-sustaining park was designed by the award-winning firm of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. and features expansive lawns, rolling hills, waterfront promenades, innovative playgrounds, a greenway, sports facilities and the popular Jane’s Carousel. BBP serves thousands of people on any given seasonal day, who come to picnic, walk their dog, play soccer, jog, bike or roller skate. Brooklyn Bridge Park is a signature public investment for the 21st Century and will be an enduring legacy for the communities, elected officials and public servants who made it happen.
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http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
External link for Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
Locations
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Primary
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334 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
Employees at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation
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Charlie O'Donnell
I used to invest. Now I dad, build community among NYC innovators, and coach emerging VCs.
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Jelani Watkins
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Diversity Officer at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation
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Sarah Krauss
Chief of Staff & VP, Public Affairs, Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Bella Ciabattoni
Deputy Director of Horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation