The city started construction on a new park on Tuesday, part of an effort to remake the Sunset Park waterfront.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation broke ground on Pier 6, a five-acre pier, located at MADE Bush Terminal in Sunset Park. The reconstruction of the long-closed pier includes a new design that integrates managed erosion, reused historic industrial elements and preserved habitat.
Through a $25 million investment, NYCEDC will protect and expand the pier’s ecology of diverse plants and wildlife, including self-seeded vegetation, and celebrate the area’s rich industrial history through preservation and use of repurposed materials and increase direct waterfront access for the community.
“The Pier 6 renovation is a prime example of how investing in building green spaces and creating opportunities for public waterfront access are integral steps in serving our communities, tenants and their needs,” NYCEDC President ad Chief Executive Officer Andrew Kimball said in a statement. “We’re excited to continue delivering these programs to the community of Sunset Park, creating opportunities for residents, workers, and visitors to incorporate this multi-use site in their day-to-day lives.”
The city will eventually facilitate water-based recreational and educational activities on Pier 6.
To complete the project, NYCEDC will work with Arcadis, Matrix New World, SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC, Sam Schwartz Engineering for engineering and design, Johnson & Asberry for community outreach and engagement, and JK Muir for sustainability. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
The EDC also released a Sunset Park Update Report, a comprehensive overview of the organization’s investments, milestones and community partnerships across the 200-acre Sunset Park District.
