The LMDC has provided $46 million for the renovation of 19 parks and open spaces from Canal Street to Battery Park. The renovations touch every neighborhood of Lower Manhattan and improve the quality of life for every constituency. Renovations include increasing the size of the parks, enhancing the landscape, and adding play equipment for the growing number of children in the neighborhood.

Park Phase I

Wall Street Triangle Reconstruction

Two entire blocks of lower Manhattan's East River Waterfront at Wall Street were to be significantly greened to create a view to Trinity Church. Planting beds, shade trees, an expanded sidewalk, decorative fountain, contemporary benches and new lighting were to be installed to enhance the former roadbed area.

Coenties Slip Reconstruction

At Coenties Slip, a permanent public space was to be created from existing temporary public space in unused roadbed. Historic materials used were to include stone paving, historic benches, shade trees, barrier planting beds, and a decorative sculpture.

Old Slip Reconstruction

Old Slip elements were to include included granite curbs, granite bollards to be repaired, additional landscaping, Downtown Alliance style pedestrian light fixtures.

Washington Market Park Reconstruction

Washington Market Park was to have a renovated irrigation system, drainage corrections, and sports courts renovations.

Tribeca Park Reconstruction

Tribeca Park was to improve with expanded landscaping, pathway enhancements, improved seating, and a decorative multi-use area.

Battery Park Bosque Reconstruction

A destination was to be created with an ornamental garden by renowned designer, evening lighting, carousel and fountain. Phase 1 was to include plantings, paths, and lighting. Phase 2 was to include a decorative water feature, and Phase 3 was to include a carousel, but the original subrecipient agreement was amended with construction of the carousal to take place under the Phase II agreement.

Drumgoole Plaza Reconstruction

In conjunction with DOT work, this area was to be infused with greenery and amenities to enhance the open space. Damaged asphalt pavement was replaced with new printed, colored asphalt pavement. New benches, uplighting of the existing bridge support columns, concrete curbs, pruning of existing trees, water service, and new planting beds enclosed by fencing for protection of plants were to be installed.

Brooklyn Bridge Plaza Reconstruction In conjunction with DOT work, an enhanced open space area was to be created for local residents. Cars will be removed and replaced with attractive bollards, court and sitting areas, and greenery. This enhanced open space will enhance connections under the Brooklyn Bridge to Chinatown. Columbus Park Reconstruction At Columbus Park, the areas surrounding the sports field and the pavilion were to be reconstructed with decorative pavements, benches, game and picnic tables, accessible drinking fountain, landscaping improvements, curbs, steel fencing, and lighting. In addition, the existing park was to be expanded along Baxter and Hogan Streets. Sara D. Roosevelt Park Reconstruction At Sara D. Roosevelt Park, the southern field was to be reconstructed with synthetic turf and track. A new perimeter wall with restored fence will be constructed, and sidewalk and landscaping was to be enhanced. Ramps were to be reconstructed to provide accessible access to building.

Bowling Green Reconstruction

The reconstruction of Bowling Green was to include the replacement of the shattered bluestone sidewalk, the repair of the landmarked fence and curb, reconstruction of the interior park paths, installation of historic hoof benches, and refurbishment of existing light fixtures.

The reconstruction of Bowling Green was to include the replacement of the shattered bluestone sidewalk, the repair of the landmarked fence and curb, reconstruction of the interior park paths, installation of historic hoof benches, and refurbishment of existing light fixtures.

Reconstruction of East River Park Ballfields

Two fields were to be reconstructed with synthetic turf, and two fields were to be reconstructed with natural grass, at East River Park.

Parks Phase II

James Madison

LMDC Funds will transform this triangular parking lot into a passive garden-like sitting area for use by office workers and local residents. New plantings and fencing will protect the sitting area from nearby traffic. Flowering trees, perennials, decorative grasses, and groundcovers will supplement the existing perimeter Elm trees and transform this space. The project will include new drainage and water supply, a spray fountain, new benches, trash receptacles, and lighting.

Canal Varick Laight

With LMDC funding, this project will create a new park as a gateway to New York City and Lower Manhattan. Just under one-half acre the interior of the site, now surrounded by a new concrete sidewalk built by NYCDOT, will be paved with hex block, bluestone and granite cobbles. The triangle will be lined on all sides with new street trees and canopy trees that will be contained in three large ornamental planting beds. The planting beds will be fenced with steel picket fencing and lined with contemporary benches. Water service will be provided for the upkeep of the new plantings. A new sculpture and fountain will be placed within the central seating area, with new fencing, fountain, plantings, benches, and respite from this busy and congested area of the west side of Manhattan.

Sara D Roosevelt, Phase II

After LMDC funds allowed for the renovation of the athletic fields at the park (completed and opened in Fall 2005), this next phase will include the reconstruction of the playground, including new play equipment, a spray shower, benches, drinking fountain and lighting. Trees on the perimeter will be supplemented with new trees, shrubs and perennials.

Pike/Allen St. Malls

The Reconstruction of the Allen and Pike Street Malls Project will reconstruct and expand six center plots on Allen Street between Delancey and Hester Streets and Pike Street between Madison and South Streets. The reconstruction will include paths, pavements, curbs, fencing, gates, plantings, bollards, benches, lighting, trees, ground cover and water supply and will also extend into portions of the street bed’s unused for traffic lanes. The enhanced Malls will serve as a gateway to the East River from the Lower East Side. LMDC has allocated approximately $4.8 million for the reconstruction of the Allen and Pike Street Malls, and is leading the environmental review process preceding the implementation of the project by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

LMDC has recently completed an environmental assessment concerning the project, including a form of programmatic agreement regarding historic resources, and made findings based on the EA. The EA is now available for public review here and comment and written comments will be accepted until 5:00PM on May 10, 2010. Comments should be directed to: Sayar Lonial, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Attention: Reconstruction of the Allen and Pike Street Malls Project, One Liberty Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10006.

• View the Allen and Pike Street Malls Project Environmental Assessment
• View Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact and Negative Declaration/Determination of Non-Significance

Collect Pond Park

LMDC funding will reconstruct this site, which is in poor condition in a neighborhood where public spaces are lacking. This project will reconstruct the existing site and expand the park to its proper property line along the southern portion as a passive park with planting and paths. The reconstruction will include new pavements and curbs, fencing and gates, bollards, benches, drinking fountains, water feature, park lighting, plant material, and water supply and drainage.

Washington Market, Phase II

LMDC funded landscape renovations at Washington Market Park during the first round of parks funding. The purpose of “Phase 2” at this park is to provide a new building of approximately 900 square feet to house a comfort station. The park is the only playground within a several block area and is heavily used by families. The park currently does not offer public bathrooms for caregivers and/or children.