"The plan, set to happen in phases, remodels everything: support structures, decking, railings, utilities and adjacent infrastructure. The proposed new boardwalk would stretch to 80 feet wide for much of its length, providing a wider, sturdier promenade that can handle both peak summer foot traffic and everyday bustle. What's more, accessibility upgrades are part of the deal, meaning there will be better access points and ramps that make the boardwalk easier to navigate for everyone."
"The boardwalk has long served as a summer ritual while simultaneously taking the brunt of the worst of NYC weather, from blizzards to hurricanes to scorching sun. That and constant foot traffic for the last 100 years have taken their toll, so this rebuild aims not only to preserve but also to future-proof. This would be a sturdier, safer boardwalk that can weather storms, rising tides and heavy crowds for decades to come."
New York City has secured roughly $1 billion to rebuild the nearly three-mile Riegelmann Boardwalk in phased, bottom-to-top construction. The plan remodels support structures, decking, railings, utilities and adjacent infrastructure and would widen much of the promenade to about 80 feet. Accessibility upgrades will add improved access points and ramps, and nearby Parks Department buildings will be renovated. The rebuild aims to preserve and future-proof the boardwalk against storms, rising tides and heavy crowds. Funding is secured but official design plans are not finalized and the project will take several years to complete.
Read at Time Out New York
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