Mayor Mamdani Completes First Phase of Battery Coastal Resilience Project

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First phase of landmark $200 million project protects Lower Manhattan from rising seas and lays groundwork for comprehensive waterfront protection for 100,000 residents, 300,000 jobs and 12,000 businesses.

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The Brooklyn Bridge viewed from the edge of the water
The missing swings at Pier 35
The Manhattan Bridge
Underneath the FDR drive
The Platinum Transparency award given to Battery to Bridges in 2026

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The Brooklyn Bridge viewed from the edge of the water
Underneath the FDR drive
The Platinum Transparency award given to Battery to Bridges in 2026

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