Arcadis has been awarded the construction phase services contract for the Battery Park City Resiliency Project (BPCR), marking a major milestone as one of New York City’s most ambitious climate resilience initiatives moves into full-scale construction. Valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the project is New York City’s first large-scale Progressive Design-Build effort and a critical investment in protecting Lower Manhattan from climate-related risks.
Commissioned by the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), the BPCR is designed to safeguard the waterfront and surrounding communities from sea level rise, storm surge, and extreme rainfall, while enhancing public access, open space, and environmental quality along the Hudson River waterfront.
The project is being delivered by the Turner Construction Company–SPC Construction Co. LLC joint venture, in collaboration with Arcadis, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), and SCAPE Landscape Architecture. Together, the team will implement an integrated coastal flood risk management system extending from First Place to North Moore Street and east to Greenwich Street. Key components include approximately 1.5 miles of flood walls and deployable barriers, upgraded drainage infrastructure with a new pump station, rain gardens, and the creation of new green and public spaces.
Arcadis has served as lead design and engineering consultant since the project’s inception and will continue to provide engineering oversight, design compliance, and technical support throughout construction to ensure a fully integrated and resilient system.
Alan Brookes, CEO of Arcadis, said the transition from design to construction represents a significant step forward in delivering a more resilient and sustainable Battery Park City. He noted that the project sets a new benchmark for climate-resilient infrastructure in dense urban environments.
Beyond flood protection, the BPCR emphasizes civic and environmental benefits, including improved waterfront access, expanded green spaces, biodiversity enhancement through native plantings, and long-term adaptability to future climate conditions. The design was developed through close collaboration with agencies, stakeholders, and the local community to align with Battery Park City’s sustainability and accessibility goals.
The BPCR builds on BPCA’s earlier resiliency investments following Superstorm Sandy, including the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project and the Ball Fields & Community Center Project, further strengthening Lower Manhattan’s comprehensive coastal protection network.
