Waterfront Alliance

Today, it's been 12 years since Hurricane Sandy. On Sunday, our director of resilience, Tyler Taba, WEDG, spoke with Rocco Vertuccio on NY1 News about the progress that has been made since the storm. In this post, Tyler outlines concrete actions that have been taken, from resiliency projects to creation of new government offices and positions to combat climate change. Check out his interview at the link below!

How can waterfront industry and public access exist together? Our new report "Integrating Industry and Public Access for a Sustainable Future: Case Studies from New York City and Around the World" dives into the topic and explores how ports worldwide are incorporating public spaces into their design. The image of a dark and unwelcoming industrial waterfront is a thing of the past. From observation towers to educational centers to public walkways, these ports make waterfront places worth visiting. Learn more about how we can integrate industry and public access by checking out the report at the link below! Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gJD-reyr

Today, we presented another successful Waterfront Webinar—Reimagining Waterfronts: Integrating Industry and Public Access for a Sustainable Future! Our expert speakers from the Waterfront Alliance team Cortney Koenig Worrall, president and CEO; Joseph Sutkowi, WEDG, chief waterfront design officer; and Valery Aguilar, waterfront coordinator, explored how we can pair public access with waterfront industry, featuring case studies from ports in New York and around the world. The webinar showcased innovative ways ports have incorporated public access, from adding programming and educational spaces to pathways and greenway connectivity. "These are amenities that draw in people, in a safe and secure manner," said Valery Aguilar, speaking to port public access facilities. If you missed the webinar or want to replay your favorite part, you can find the recording here: https://lnkd.in/edBGvamt Don't miss our next #WaterfrontWebinar "Unlocking Potential: Evaluating Sites for On-Water Recreation" on November 15 at 12pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUw5jbvw

In City & State, eight NYC and New York State lawmakers co-wrote an op-ed regarding the frequent groundwater flooding in Southeast Queens. At a New York City Council hearing on 10/28, Waterfront Alliance testified in support of proposed legislation that would support residents who are dealing with these growing flood risks. Check out the op-ed and our testimony at the links below! Read our testimony: https://lnkd.in/eJHK-q-p Read the op-ed: https://lnkd.in/eyDUyv53

This year marks 12 years since Hurricane Sandy, which changed the New York-New Jersey harbor region forever. Sandy not only brought major devastation in the form of flooding, but also exposed much of the social and Environmental Justice vulnerabilities that residents and communities face when recovering from climate disasters. Now—over a decade after Sandy—our director of resilience, Tyler Taba, WEDG, spoke with Rocco Vertuccio on NY1 News about the progress that has been made across New York City. Check out the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/eg6e8kP5

Help us pass The Rain Ready NY Act and The Climate Resilient NY Act in the State Senate and Assembly in 2025! The Rain Ready NY Act is one of many solutions to a complex issue. It allows us to take the first step towards reducing the risk of local flooding, especially in the face of climate change. Please join us on this effort by sending a letter to your local State Senator and Assemblymember here: https://lnkd.in/eB5uDzZC #Rise2Resilience #ClimateResilienceSolutions2025

In the burgeoning offshore wind industry in New York, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be one of the pillars of its success. This past June, Equinor broke ground on the project, which will support the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project and transform the port into the flagship staging, operations, and maintenance hub for offshore wind in the United States. Recently, we sat down with Equinor to learn more about the project and the benefits it will bring not only to the industry, but to the local community as well. Read more in #WaterWire: https://lnkd.in/gn-er_xU

The 2024 Heroes of the Harbor album is now live on the Waterfront Alliance Flickr! Relive the magical evening through our complete photo set where you can find all the highlights—from the ceremony to the after party to the candid moments in-between. You might even spot yourself in the pictures! Check out the album here: https://lnkd.in/gAVbG6Sp

Even MORE support for the Rain Ready NY Act! Thank you to Council Member James F. Gennaro, Chair of the New York City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency, and Waterfronts, for supporting this important legislation! We couldn't agree more with Council Member Gennaro: it's time for New York to get #rainready. More than 30 organizations in the #Rise2Resilience Coalition, 30 members of the New York City Council, Borough Presidents of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, the Mayor of Albany, the Buffalo Sewer Authority, and the Western New York Stormwater Coalition are supporting the Rain Ready NY Act. As we move into the 2025 legislative session, New York must pass this critical legislation to ensure that our people and infrastructure are better protected from extreme rainfall. Link to story: https://lnkd.in/ew6jUPJY

Climate adaptation professionals in New York are working hard to promote policies, planning, and infrastructure that prepares every county in the state from the climate crisis! 🌧️ Did you know that every single county in New York has experienced a flood disaster declaration in the last decade? Thank you to Rebuild by Design and the University at Albany Insitute for Transformational Ecosystem-Based Climate Adaptation for hosting the NYS Climate Adaptation Practitioners Fall Convening. Our director of resilience, Tyler Taba, WEDG, presented on climate adaptation policy priorities for New York along with our #Rise2Resilience Coalition partner at Riverkeeper. Take action today and show your support for smart climate legislation in New York ahead of the 2025 legislative session: https://lnkd.in/eB5uDzZC