NYC Breaks Ground on $218M Red Hook Coastal Resiliency Project, Mayor Adams Leading Effort
The City of New York is forging ahead with its $218 million Red Hook Coastal Resiliency project, spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection have officially broken ground on the Red Hook Coastal Resiliency project, a $218 million initiative aimed at strengthening flood protection infrastructure in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook. The project, which is expected to conclude by the summer of 2028, will install 2 miles of flood walls, flood gates, and redesigned streetscapes in an effort to mitigate the risk of future storm surges.
The project has been met with both praise and criticism from community members and local officials. Some applaud the initiative as a necessary step in protecting the vulnerable neighborhood from future natural disasters, while others express concerns about the potential impact on the area's character and affordability.
City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, whose district includes Red Hook, acknowledges the importance of flood protection but also emphasizes the need for community involvement in the project. He states, "We must ensure that this project is done with community input and that the community is not left behind in the process."
Originally reported by New York YIMBY.
https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/09/red-hook-coastal-resiliency-project-breaks-ground-in-red-hook-brooklyn.html