Battery Park City
In 1999, under the leadership of Governor Pataki, and the President and CEO of BPCA, Timothy Carey, a team of experts and professionals was brought together to create
green guidelines that would change the way buildings had been previously constructed in Battery Park City. The result was the BPCA Environmental Residential Guidelines, first issued in 2000. The comprehensive document paved the way for the design and construction of The Solaire, the first green high-rise residential building in the country, and will guide the remaining buildings and open space projects in Battery Park City. Upon completion, five million square feet of green development will have been created in Battery Park City.
The 1979 master plan, designed by Cooper-Eckstut, saw Battery Park City as an extension of the existing New York City street grid, incorporating elements of the best in traditional New York City neighborhoods, including parks and public spaces. Over the years, Battery Park City has become home to many innovative ideas to improve the urban experience. The concepts and designs implemented in Battery Park City have won many awards, and have attracted visitors from all over the world seeking to learn about urban planning.
The links below tell the story of this amazing urban oasis.
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Chapter 1: Innovation & Genesis
Chapter 2: Building
Chapter 3: Water
Chapter 4: Energy
Chapter 5: Materials
Chapter 6: Air
Chapter 7: Operations
