ARCADIS to perform feasibility study for NYC EDC's "Seaport City" multi-purpose levee project
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading pure play global engineering and
consultancy firm, announced today it will perform a feasibility study for New
York City Economic Development Corporation's (NYC EDC) Seaport City, a
resiliency project following Hurricane Sandy. The project is designed to
explore options to climate-proof Lower Manhattan from coastal flooding and
provide opportunities for economic development and funding for future projects.
Seaport City would be built as part of a multi-purpose levee to protect a 1.5-
mile area along the eastern edge of Lower Manhattan from the Battery to just
north of the Manhattan Bridge.
As part of the feasibility study, ARCADIS will identify and evaluate options for
resiliency and take into account physical, infrastructure, environmental, legal,
and implementation considerations. ARCADIS will issue an executive summary of
work performed, findings, and recommendations as part of the project.
The Seaport City concept will emulate the successful Battery Park City
development on the west side of lower Manhattan.
"Climate change and sea level rise are impacting coastal cities like New York
every day," said Eleanor Allen, Global Business Line Director of Water for
ARCADIS. "Through our Dutch heritage we have a very deep knowledge of integrated
water management solutions. We are eager to bring our unparalleled global
experience in the design of levee systems and coastal protection measures to New
York City's waterways to help protect the city for both the short- and long-
term."
ARCADIS recently participated in the NYC EDC's Special Initiative for Rebuilding
and Resiliency (SIRR), where it developed, analyzed, and recommended coastal
protection interventions for the New York City area. As market leader, ARCADIS
in recent years has designed approximately 110 miles of levees in New Orleans
and worked on numerous similar projects across the world.
"In Arcadis, City Hall believes it has found the perfect partner to figure this
all out", Matt Chaban reported on October 2nd in the New York Daily News.
For more information please contact Joost Slooten at +31 (0) 20 2011083, or
outside office hours at +31 (0) 6 27061880 or joost.slooten(at)arcadis.com
About ARCADIS:
ARCADIS is the leading pure play global engineering and consultancy firm,
providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in
infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility,
sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural
environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates
projects for companies and governments. With 22,000 people and ?2.5 billion in
revenues, the company has an extensive global network supported by strong local
market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to
improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Please
visit: www.arcadis.com
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