Modulating between structure, park, and amenity, the plan is designed for access as well as exploration and recreation, fully integrated with the surrounding Hudson Yards and West Chelsea districts.
Situated atop a major operational railyard on Manhattan's west side, Hudson Yards is the largest new development in New York since the creation of Battery Park City. With its critical location, the project necessitated a cohesive master plan that could strategically outline a sensitive approach to construction, create a fluid connection to public transportation, and integrate with the surrounding neighborhoods. We were commissioned to prepare a vision plan and development guidelines for the 28-acre Eastern and Western Rail Yards. The plan calls for a sustainable model and an urban destination, featuring a vibrant mix of cultural, residential and commercial buildings with links to public transportation through an extension to the 7 line. The guidelines also provide a network of approximately five acres of public open spaces that connects three major linear parks: Hudson River Park, the High Line, and the Hudson Boulevard greenway.
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