Panel Discussion Featuring Competition Judges
East River Esplanade: Judging from the WaterfrontTuesday, June 26 at 6:30 PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Register here or call 917-492-3395*. Use the Discount Code "CIVITAS626" to receive the $6 admission rate.
Reimagining the Waterfront is a CIVITAS-sponsored program to solicit design ideas for the East River Esplanade between East 60th and 125th Streets. The exhibition, curated by Andrea Renner, the Museum’s Andrew W. Mellon Post Doctoral Curatorial Fellow, features the eight winning proposals as well as historic images of the East River Esplanade and photographs of the site today. Join members of the selection jury including Signe Nielsen, Principal at Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, lawyer and Upper East Sider Albert K. Butzel, veteran of the battle over Westway, Warren James, Principal at Warren A. James Architects + Planners, and Adam Yarinsky, Principal at Architecture Research Office (ARO) to hear about the winners they chose from 91 proposals. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Reimagining the Waterfront: Manhattan's East River Esplanade and in partnership with CIVITAS.
*A two dollar surcharge applies for unreserved, walk-in participants.
Family Programs
Reimagining the WaterfrontFriday, July 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
and Saturday, July 21 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
FREE. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Register at www.boxoffice.mcny.org or call 917-492-3395
Learn about the East River waterfront in a family-friendly walking tour and exploration of the exhibition Reimagining the Waterfront: Manhattan's East River Esplanade. After discussing the relationship between the river, FDR Drive, and adjacent neighborhoods, participants will create their own proposals for the redesign of the waterfront. Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Gallery Tours with the Curator
Reimagining the Waterfront: Gallery Tour
Saturday, July 14 at 3:00 PM
and Tuesday, August 7 at 3:00 PM
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Register at www.boxoffice.mcny.org or call 917-492-3395
Join exhibition curator Andrea Renner for a tour of the eight winning designs from CIVITAS's ideas competition for redesigning and revitalizing the East River Esplanade as it snakes its way from the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge at 60th Street to the RFK-Triborough Bridge at 125th Street. The tour will include an investigation of the visions for the future, as well as photographs of this often-underutilized waterfront site through history. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Reimagining the Waterfront: Manhattan's East River Esplanade.
What do you think about the winning designs?
We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the Reimagining the Waterfront: Manhattan's East River Esplanade competition designs, and your visions for a re-imagined East River Esplanade. You can do this by filling in comment cards at the exhibit. Or by contacting us at info@civitasnyc.org or 212.996.0745.
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