132nd Street Pier

This site is located at East 132nd Street where it meets the East River and is a NYCDOT street end. There was a pier here previously and even a floating pool in 1902. In the 1980’s, an explosion by ConEdison destroyed the pier, and the company never replaced it. It is already being used as an ad hoc fishing site.

The 132nd Street Pier proposal builds on over a decade of advocacy by our community. The measures identified in our approach are rooted in the needs and wants expressed by our community and are therefore intended to directly realize their vision and begin to rectify long-standing injustices borne by our community.

The project will provide the following improvements:

  • Green Infrastructure for Heat and Flood Mitigation along Lincoln Avenue and 132nd Street, including bioswales, and expanded planted strips. These improvements will reduce stormwater flooding and mitigate the urban heat island effect by enhancing infiltration and increasing green spaces with new street trees across and rewilding of landscape islands at Graham Triangle.

  • Pedestrian and Bike Access and Mobility improvements, such as widening sidewalks, improving street crossings, constructing bike lanes, and creating shared streets. Additionally, bus shelters will be installed to support public transportation and increase overall accessibility and mobility within the neighborhood.

  • Street design changes are intended to slow truck traffic and reduce conflicts with pedestrians and bicycles.

  • Placemaking and Safety enhancements through public art commissions and the installation of pedestrian lighting and underpass lighting allowances, creating a safer and more inviting environment for community members.

  • Waterfront Access development, including a deck and a barge at 132nd St will be installed to provide recreational amenities and make the waterfront accessible.

  • Water Quality and Waterways Health initiatives, including shoreline restoration and the establishment of oyster reefs to improve water quality and support the health of local waterways.