Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on Battery Coastal Resilience to Protect Lower Manhattan From Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge, Calls for Regular Federal Funding for Climate Infrastructure

May 6, 2024

State of the City Project Will Protect 100,000 New Yorkers From Coastal Storms, Create 400 Construction Jobs

NEW YORK-New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the groundbreaking of Battery Coastal Resilience, a critical, $200-million component of the overall Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency strategy. Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), and the Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), Battery Coastal Resilience-a key initiative announced in Mayor Adams' State of the City address earlier this year-will rebuild and elevate the wharf promenade in The Battery, staying true to the character and uses of the park while protecting against projected sea level rise in the year 2100. The project is expected to be complete in 2026 and will protect the 100,000 residents, 300,000 jobs, and 12,000 businesses that call lower Manhattan home. Additionally, the project will create 400 construction jobs.

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