Creating exceptional public places and parkland on the Island is the important early catalyst in bringing the Island back to life. An acclaimed team: West 8 / Rogers Marvel Architects / Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Quennell Rothschild / Urban Design + , has begun designing a new 40-acre park, a 2.2 mile Great Promenade along the water, and a restoration of 33 acres of historic landscapes. In the future, including the open areas of the National Monument, Governors Island will be home to more than 100 acres of public green space.

This acclaimed team will design a legacy project for all New Yorkers – a sustainable and unique park for the 21st century. To learn more about what is happening with the design process, see our recent public presentations that will update you about the Island’s progress and the park design.

Over the next few months, there will be a variety of public meetings and other ways in which you can give your feedback. If you want updates about what is happening on Governors Island and the park design, subscribe to the Governors Island blog or leave us your email address.