#ClimateWeekNYC is next month, and Waterfront Alliance is bringing you a stellar lineup of Climate Week webinars in our Waterfront Webinars series! Join us for a special webinar to learn more about the community-engagement framework of WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines), and the importance of engaging decision makers and stakeholders in bringing community engagement into building along the water's edge. 📅 Monday, September 23 ⏰ 12-1pm EST 📝 Registration: https://bit.ly/3Xeh1dK Featuring speakers: Lauren Micir, Landscape Architect, AECOM Metro New York Robert Curtis, ASLA, CA, WEDG, Landscape Designer, Curtis + Rogers Design Studio Patricia McKee (Patty), Senior Manager of Planning and Design, Waterfront Alliance Moderated by Valery Aguilar, Waterfront Design Coordinator, Waterfront Alliance We hope to "see" you there — it will be an awesome afternoon of discussing community engagement in the future of waterfront design with #WEDG!
Waterfront Alliance
Civic and Social Organizations
New York, New York 5,340 followers
Together, we build, transform, revitalize, and protect accessible waterfronts for all communities.
About us
After more than a decade of leading the charge in how the New York metropolitan region views and uses its harbor, and with more than 1,000 Alliance Partners committed to bringing real change to our region’s 700+ miles of coastline, in 2019 the Waterfront Alliance stepped into a new and critical leadership role to define New York Harbor’s response to sea level rise and coastal storms. Our crucial, long-term focus on increasing waterfront accessibility for all, along with our efforts to advocate for a working waterfront that is a vital source of business activity and well-paying jobs and educating the next generation of waterfront stewards, continue as essential pillars of our work to create a well-adapted and resilient New York Harbor. Together, we build, transform, revitalize, and protect accessible waterfronts for all communities.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
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- waterfront policy, New York Harbor, resiliency, climate change, waterfront access, urbandesign, and planning
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256 W 36th St.
11th Floor
New York, New York 10018, US
Employees at Waterfront Alliance
Updates
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#ClimateWeekNYC is just around the corner! Climate advocates, scientists, and changemakers will descend upon NYC for hundreds of events centered on all things climate, from insights to solutions. Waterfront Alliance will be hosting our own Climate Week Webinar Series, in addition to a film screening with the Climate Film Festival, an International Coastal Cleanup®, and our annual Art at the Edge panel discussion, where local artists will explore the themes of their climate-related artwork. Our webinars feature topics revolving around environmental justice, extreme weather, climate education, and more! Join us and register here: https://lnkd.in/efy2hqte
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In our last issue of #WaterWire, we delved into how Waterfront Alliance's WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) rating system can be woven into policy concerning #waterfrontdesign. From master planning to large urban infrastructure waterfront developments, WEDG can be applicable to different projects and property types. We outlined how WEDG has already been implemented into policy, and where more opportunities exist. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dScJcZkn
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Check out this Crain's New York Business op-ed from our president and CEO, Cortney Koenig Worrall, where she addresses the critical climate bills left unpassed in New York State's last legislative session and outlines key steps forward. She explores the necessity of bills that would establish an Office of Resilience and enhance stormwater management, which are crucial for combatting climate change-fueled challenges. She also emphasizes the necessity of integrating WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Verification for city waterfront projects to bolster resilience and protect economic futures. Read more about the actionable steps leaders must take to confront climate change head-on and safeguard our communities. Dive in deeper here: https://lnkd.in/dry6sUUT
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It's that time of year again where our annual gala, Heroes of the Harbor, is right around the corner! Heroes of the Harbor is an evening to celebrate the best in maritime excellence, from groundbreaking projects to influential leaders, all who have made a positive impact on the New York-New Jersey harbor region. This year we're proud to honor Chris Ward, Edward Gonzalez, and the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project! Sponsorship packages and individual tickets are available! To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gT_wg7WU #HeroesofHarbor
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That's a wrap on our Waterfront Webinar: A Mid-Year Review of Waterfront Alliance's Policy Platform! We had an excellent and insightful afternoon diving into the core facets of our policy platform. With a focus on how we can implement changes across sectors, we dove into ideas exploring the interconnectedness of each policy issue, from climate education to resilience to public access. By working together across a variety of disciplines, we can solve some of the most pressing climate issues of our time, and ensure the long-term success of our maritime industry and create waterfronts that will thrive for generations to come. Thank you to our amazing speakers for your contributions: Emily Alix Fano, Director of Climate Resilience Education at the National Wildlife Federation; Joseph Sutkowi, WEDG, Chief Waterfront Design Officer at Waterfront Alliance; Tyler Taba, WEDG, Director of Resilience at Waterfront Alliance; Shea Thorvaldsen, President of TMS Waterfront; and to our Director of Development, Mackenzie Pope, for moderating! Check out our full policy platform here: https://lnkd.in/eMunUmrg
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Last chance to complete our resilience survey for Flushing Meadows Corona Park! Waterfront Alliance and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation want to know your thoughts on frequent flooding and extreme heat in the park. What sort of resilience improvements would you like to see in the park? Let us know your thoughts by taking the short survey at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gmqa7JE5
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Last chance to sign up for our Waterfront Webinar Series: A Mid-Year Review of Waterfront Alliance's Policy Platform! We kicked off the year by launching our inaugural policy platform, a blueprint for tackling the complex challenges facing our waterfronts and shorelines with equitable and effective strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Waterfront Alliance staff and Alliance Partners as we discuss the impacts of our current policy initiatives and explore potential additions for next year’s agenda. Featuring an expert panel with Emily Alix Fano, Director of Climate Resilience Education at the National Wildlife Federation; Joseph Sutkowi, WEDG, Chief Waterfront Design Officer at Waterfront Alliance; Tyler Taba, WEDG, Director of Resilience at Waterfront Alliance; Shea Thorvaldsen, President of TMS Waterfront; moderated by Mackenzie Pope, our Director of Development. Register now to be part of the conversation: https://bit.ly/4fjI7XM
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Don't forget to sign up for our Waterfront Webinar Series: A Mid-Year Review of Waterfront Alliance's Policy Platform happening this upcoming week! 📅 Tuesday, August 20 ⏰ 12pm EDT Register here: https://bit.ly/4fjI7XM
Next up in our Waterfront Webinar Series: A Mid-Year Review of Waterfront Alliance's Policy Platform! Earlier this year, we were proud to release our first ever formal policy platform! The platform captures our comprehensive approach to addressing challenges across our waterfronts and shorelines through smart, just, and actionable solutions. Now, join Waterfront Alliance staff and Alliance Partners for a webinar to review our advocacy approach around key policy priorities and what should be included in next year's policy platform. Featuring speakers Emily Alix Fano, Director, Climate Resilience Education, National Wildlife Federation; Joseph Sutkowi, WEDG, Chief Waterfront Design Officer, Waterfront Alliance; Tyler Taba, WEDG, Director of Resilience, Waterfront Alliance; Shea Thorvaldsen, President, TMS Waterfront; and moderated by our own Director of Development, Mackenzie Pope! Register here: https://bit.ly/4fjI7XM
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Check out our #WaterWire interview with Andrew Oakley, owner of Phase Surf, a surf and coffee shop in Rockaway. He discusses the challenges of running a coastal small business in times of climate change, barriers to accessibility in surfing, and his hopes for the future of the surfing community of Rockaway. Dive into the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gHdG5ZvW
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