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Revamped Dyckman Marina Will Become New Upper Manhattan Waterfront Retreat

Posted By Molly Cotter On March 6, 2012 @ 6:00 pm In Green Space,Manhattan | No Comments

 
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With warm weather right around the corner, waterfront [6] hot spots will soon be packed with New Yorkers looking for a refreshing and relaxed getaway from the sweltering city. A brand new development at upper Manhattan's Dyckman Marina [7] in Inwood Hill Park [8] will offer casual coastal enjoyment and open-air amenities for the whole family. With panoramic views of the breathtaking Palisades [9], this new Hudson River destination will quickly become the perfect summer day trip -- and you won't even have to leave the city!
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New York-based architect Andrew Franz [10] will be designing two new beach-like bungalows containing a cafe and restaurant at the Marina, while community members are pushing for an eco-dock [11] to float alongside the greenery, welcoming both small and large water vessels. Part of Mayor Bloomberg’s Waterfront Action Agenda [12], the development will connect to both the Hudson River bike path [13] and the Manhattan Greenway [14], making eco-travel all the way up the island of New York super fun and easy.

The Parks Department [15] is also getting involved, with a new initiative called the Lighthouse Link, which is aimed at sprucing up the overgrown area between the Dyckman Amtrak [16] station and the Hudson waterfront only 100 feet away. A new bike path, pedestrian trail, and eco-friendly lighting will make the train stop more friendly and enjoyable. Due to be finished next summer, a sunny weekend retreat is only a boat, train, car, even bike ride away!

+ Andrew Franz [10]

via Architect’s Newspaper [17]



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[6] waterfront: http://inhabitat.com/nyc/pier-15-by-shop-architects-and-ken-smith-opens-on-the-east-river-waterfront-esplanade/

[7] Dyckman Marina: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyckman_Street

[8] Inwood Hill Park: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwoodhillpark

[9] Palisades: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Palisades_(Hudson_River)

[10] Andrew Franz: http://www.andrewfranz.com/contact/index.html

[11] eco-dock: http://www.dnainfo.com/20120126/washington-heights-inwood/boaters-press-for-new-floating-dock-at-dykman-marina

[12] Waterfront Action Agenda: http://www.nycedc.com/project/waterfront-vision-and-enhancement-strategy

[13] Hudson River bike path: http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/index.asp

[14] Manhattan Greenway: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/mwg/mwghome.shtml

[15] Parks Department: http://www.nycgovparks.org/

[16] Amtrak: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage

[17] Architect’s Newspaper: http://www.archpaper.com/news/articles.asp?id=5915

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