River Ring is a mixed-use development planned for the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Two Trees, the project's developer, commissioned a design from BIG and James Corner Field Operations.
| River Ring | |
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| General information | |
| Classification | Residential |
| Coordinates | 40°43′5″N 73°57′56″W / 40.71806°N 73.96556°W |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | BIG |
| Developer | Two Trees |
Development and history edit
Consolidated Edison previously occupied the three lots on which River Ring will rise, using them for purposes including oil storage.[1][2] Two Trees, the project's developer, purchased the lots in 2019 for $150 million.[3] Two Trees first released public renderings of the project's structures in late 2019.[4] The project abuts the Domino Sugar Redevelopment, also a Two Trees development.[5] Part of the Domino project, Domino Park, was designed by James Corner Field Operations; the firm will also design the outdoor portions of River Ring.[6]
The project will have two towers, originally planned to top out at 600 and 650 feet (180 and 200 m) respectively.[7] Revised plans for the two towers were released in early 2021, increasing the height of one tower to 710 feet and decreasing the other to 560 feet.[8] The project requires rezoning for construction to begin, as zoning currently mandates using the space for commercial or industrial purposes.[1] The project must also go through New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.[7][3] An organization, Sustainable Williamsburg, has objected to the rezoning plans.[3] Two Trees anticipates completion by 2027.[9]
Before construction begins, the site will host a miniature golf course and a farm.[10] The golf course opened in July 2021.[11] The development went before the City Planning Commission on August 16, 2021.[12] Two Trees said it would sell the site to a logistics company if the development was not approved.[13] In December 2021, the plan for the development was approved.[14]
Design and usage edit
The buildings will have approximately 1200 residential units,[8] as well as office space[15] and a YMCA.[16] In addition to the residential structures, the development will include a private park with a beach, designed to soak up floodwater, as the development will sit in a floodplain.[17]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b Corcoran, Cate (July 8, 2019). "Two Trees Plans Waterfront Park, May Seek Rezoning for Housing on Williamsburg Con Ed Site". Browstoner. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Baird-Remba, Rebecca (March 30, 2021). "Two Trees' 'River Ring' Towers Will Get First Public Hearing in April". Commercial Observer. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b c Anthony, Amelia (March 23, 2021). "Imagine going to the beach … in Williamsburg". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Londono, Vanessa (December 15, 2019). "Two Trees Reveals BIG and Field Operations-Designed Towers and Beach Proposal for Williamsburg, Brooklyn". New York YIMBY. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Ricciulli, Valeria (December 12, 2019). "Bjarke Ingels designs new master plan for Williamsburg waterfront development". Curbed NY. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Velsey, Kim (September 1, 2021). "River Ring, Two Trees' Other Eye-Catching Project on the Williamsburg Waterfront". Curbed. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Hilburg, Jonathan (March 18, 2021). "Williamsburg's cove-side towers are still moving, get a redesign". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Young, Michael (March 27, 2021). "Updated Renderings Showcase River Ring, BIG's Two-Skyscraper Development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn". New York YIMBY. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Pham, Diane (March 22, 2021). "BIG shares new renderings and diagrams of the River Ring Master Plan for Williamsburg". Urbanize NYC. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Sustainable farm, mini golf to open this summer on waterfront". Brooklyn Eagle. April 7, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Weaver, Shaye (July 12, 2021). "Get a first glimpse at Brooklyn's new waterfront mini-golf course". Time Out New York. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ Bockmann, Rich (August 13, 2021). "Two Trees Moving Forward with River Ring ULURP". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Bockmann, Rich (June 4, 2021). "Two Trees Threatens To Sell Williamsburg Site". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Hilburg, Jonathan (December 20, 2021). "With City Council approval, BIG's River Ring is set for Williamsburg". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Duggan, Kevin (March 17, 2021). "Two for two: Developer Two Trees relaunches project for pair of skyscrapers, beach at W'Burg waterfront". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Young, Michael (February 17, 2020). "Preparations Underway for BIG's Two-Skyscraper Development along Williamsburg's Waterfront". New York YIMBY. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Blackmore, Willy (April 28, 2021). "Towers in a Flood Zone? Two Trees Just Wants You To Look At The Wetland Up Front". Curbed. Retrieved May 5, 2021.