"The project will stitch new housing, ground-floor retail and artist space into a canalfront esplanade, with about a quarter of the apartments locked in as permanently affordable."
"Designs by Bjarke Ingels Group feature a cluster of stacked, chamfered volumes arranged in a U shape that opens toward the Gowanus Canal to maximize light and outdoor access."
"The plan calls for a sloped esplanade that can absorb stormwater and physically link 2nd and 3rd Streets, enhancing flood resilience."
The City Planning Commission approved a 27-story mixed-use complex in Gowanus, featuring approximately 1,000 units, with 25% designated as permanently affordable. The project includes ground-floor retail, artist spaces, and a waterfront public access area. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the building will feature a U-shaped layout to enhance light and outdoor access. The development incorporates flood resilience strategies, including a sloped esplanade for stormwater absorption and a publicly accessible waterfront park designed by Field Operations.
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