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- Construction on the East Side Coastal Resiliency project will begin in Fall 2020. Learn more about where construction will occur and how to receive updates throughout the project.
- The East Side Coastal Resiliency project will address the challenges of climate change by reducing flood risk to communities, properties, businesses, and critical infrastructure while also improving waterfront open spaces and access.
- ESCR will incorporate a modern and resilient park design that reflects the community's current needs for new recreational amenities and improved waterfront access.
- Read more about the improvements to accessibility, and how ESCR was designed to enhance access between local communities and the waterfront and meet universal accessibility standards.
East Side Coastal Resiliency
The East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project is a coastal protection initiative, jointly funded by the City of New York and the federal government, aimed at reducing flood risk due to coastal storms and sea level rise on Manhattan's East Side from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street. The boundaries of this project correspond with the natural "pinch-points" in the 100-year floodplain: areas where the land is higher along the coastline, making it easier to close the system off from water entering from the north and south. The project design integrates flood protection into the community fabric, improving waterfront open spaces and access, rather than walling off the neighborhood. Construction on the East Side Coastal Resiliency project will begin in Fall 2020 and continue through 2025.
Construction Notices
View our most recent community presentations for updates as we prepare for upcoming construction activities.
Resiliency and Flood Protection
Learn more about ESCR’s resiliency and the forward-thinking flood protection measures being implemented to protect 110,000 New Yorkers from the impacts of climate change.
Project Background and Goals
Read about the history and background of ESCR, and the goals driving this technically complex infrastructure project.
Project Design
From flood protection measures to bike lanes and ball fields, the ESCR project is improving open spaces and access in the Lower East Side while strengthening the city’s coastline.
Environmental and Related Documents
The City's environmental review process ensures projects are environmentally safe and sound. Read the Environmental Impact Statement and related documents.
NYCDOT Street Closures
Access the NYC DOT's street closure map for ESCR-related closures due to construction activities.