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4 days ago · The Elevated Acre is a secret public space tucked between two buildings at 55 Water Street, a hidden oasis 40 feet above the streets of New York.
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Feb 3, 2024 · The Elevated Acre is a hidden public space located in the Financial District of New York City. It is situated at 55 Water Street, between two buildings, and is accessible via a secluded escalator located at the base of the building.
The largest terrace forms a privately owned public space known as the "Elevated Acre", about 30 feet above street level. The creation of public space allowed the developers to increase the total square footage of 55 Water Street.
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Keep your eyes peeled as you walk past the concrete bulk of downtown Manhattan's 55 Water Street and you'll notice a discrete elevator tucked beneath a thick glass skywalk. Head on up, you'll be amazed what you might find! This is the entrance to the Elevated Acre, one of NYC's most surprising gardens. Way above street level is a pristine lawn, an ...
Where did this New York City hidden gem come from? Its story, perhaps surpisingly, is one of zoning regulations. In 1961 a new policy was introduced allowing developers to add extra storeys onto buildings on one condition: some of the space created be devoted for a public plaza. 55 Water Street was extended and a public plaza was made, the Elevated...
55 Water Street is a 5 minute walk from South Ferry Underground Station in Battery Park, and Wall Street / William St Station in the heart of Manhattan's financial district. It can also be reached by the M15, SIM5, SIM15 and SIM35 bus services, getting off at the Water Street / Hanover Square stop. The building is on the riverside side of the road....
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The Elevated Acre is a one-acre garden oasis at 55 Water Street in Manhattan’s Financial District with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor amidst lush seasonal flora and under the plaza’s beacon tower.
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The Elevated Acre is a one-acre garden oasis at 55 Water Street in Manhattan’s Financial District with panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor amidst lush seasonal flora and under the plaza’s beacon tower. The elevated acre is the site of many public events.
THE ELEVATED ACRE at 55 WATER STREET. New York, NY. The design for this elevated plaza transforms a barren, windswept deck into a vibrant, multi-programmed and accessible public park. One acre in total area, the new park ties into the planned Green Necklace that circles the edge of Manhattan.
