Halletts Point Esplanade Opens to the Public

The Halletts Point Esplanade is open, restoring public access on this stretch of the Astoria waterfront for the first time in decades. Designed by Starr Whitehouse for the Durst Organization’s Halletts Point Development, the 2.5-acre site features a flexible lawn, waterfront seating, a nautically themed playground and a continuous public walkway framed by native plants and sweeping views across the river to Manhattan. “This part of the East River has been inaccessible for so long, so everything we did here was to bring people to the water,” said Laura Starr. “The design creates generous entrances off the street, aligning the paths to create a journey through native plants and locally sourced boulders to arrive at these incredible vistas. With places to sit, walk your dog, and play with your kids, we wanted people to be able to spend the day here, whether strolling in nature, relaxing, exploring, or enjoying the amazing view.” Read coverage of the project by:

• TimeOut New York
• The Architect’s Newspaper
• Secret NYC
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