How can economic activities co-exist with community and environmental needs on the crowded Manhattan waterfront? The terminals at Piers 92 and 88 are the last survivors of New York’s once thriving commercial ship travel industry. They are in dire need of replacement and modernization. Building on New York City’s master plan for the piers, Dattner Architects has proposed a solution that creates a new resilient cruise terminal, clean, all-electric piers, better traffic and passenger flow, and the ability to welcome the world’s largest cruise ships. 
It also provides greatly improved public access, more parkland, and better continuity of the Hudson River Park Esplanade and bike path. A streamlined, multi-level design with roof top gardens reduces the terminal’s footprint on the narrow site between the west side highway and the river. The new piers will strengthen an important city industry, while maximizing marine habitat and public open space.
