THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MASTER PLAN FOR GOVERNORS ISLAND MASTER PLAN
Client
CUNY & Federal Development
Team
Michael Fishman (principal in charge) Halcrow, Citibank, Pei Partnership, Beyer Blinder Belle.
Urban Question
The Governors Island Preservation and Education Commission sought proposals for whole island developments. How might a plan activate the island as quickly and carefully as possible?
Urban Answer
10,000 people living and learning on the island, a transient population and permanent economy. Attracting international academic presence to lower Manhattan as well as serving as a retreat from Wall Street.
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