Van Alen members were invited to join us for a behind-the-fence tour of the construction site soon to open as the heart of Governors Island’s new park and public space. With the project’s first phase nearing completion, this extraordinary site in New York Harbor was transformed into a visionary public landscape with 30 new acres of park, key visitor amenities, and 21st-century infrastructure. Led by representatives of the Trust for Governors Island and the West 8 design team, this after-hours tour explored the new park space and provided insight into the collaborative design and construction process.

Find out more about the Governors Island Park & Public Space Master Plan here.