Pier55, the massive public NYC Hudson River park backed by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenburg to the tune of $113 million has won unanimous approval from the Hudson River Park Trust on Wednesday, DNA Info reports:
Pier55 will feature 2.7 acres of new floating public park space rising from the river near West 14th Street. The pier is expected to open in the spring of 2019, said Madelyn Wils, president of the Trust…
…Diller is contributing $113 million to Pier55's construction, and will fund the park's maintenance for 20 years.
The park will be erected at the end of 14th near the Meatpacking District. More, including details on all the community board concerns and contentiousness, at DNA Info…
