107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk

Enhancing connectivity, addressing disrepair, and creating a more accessible and vibrant waterfront for the East Harlem community.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec. Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

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The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

Sketch © Marvel
© Marvel
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
© Marvel
© Marvel
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

Diagram © Marvel
© Marvel
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
© Marvel
© Marvel
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec.

Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N9 medium
Marvel, in collaboration with Stantec, is spearheading the relocation and reconstruction of the 107th St Pier and redesigning the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St, addressing disrepair and enhancing connectivity along the Manhattan Greenway. Focused on community engagement, the project aims to revitalize connections to East Harlem, reconfigure the esplanade layout, and create a renewed waterfront space, meeting the neighborhood's need for open spaces and improved multimodal connectivity.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N2 medium
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
P2021178 N2 medium

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N3 medium
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N6 medium
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N4 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N5 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

P2021178 N3 medium
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N7 medium
The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N8 medium
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N10 medium
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
P2021178 107th St Pier, BWW medium
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk

Enhancing connectivity, addressing disrepair, and creating a more accessible and vibrant waterfront for the East Harlem community.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec. Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

© Marvel
© Marvel
The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

Sketch © Marvel
© Marvel
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
© Marvel
© Marvel
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

Diagram © Marvel
© Marvel
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
© Marvel
© Marvel
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec.

Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N9 medium
Marvel, in collaboration with Stantec, is spearheading the relocation and reconstruction of the 107th St Pier and redesigning the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St, addressing disrepair and enhancing connectivity along the Manhattan Greenway. Focused on community engagement, the project aims to revitalize connections to East Harlem, reconfigure the esplanade layout, and create a renewed waterfront space, meeting the neighborhood's need for open spaces and improved multimodal connectivity.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N2 medium
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
P2021178 N2 medium

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N3 medium
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N6 medium
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N4 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N5 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

P2021178 N3 medium
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N7 medium
The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N8 medium
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N10 medium
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
P2021178 107th St Pier, BWW medium
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk

Enhancing connectivity, addressing disrepair, and creating a more accessible and vibrant waterfront for the East Harlem community.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec. Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

© Marvel
© Marvel
The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

Sketch © Marvel
© Marvel
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
© Marvel
© Marvel
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

Diagram © Marvel
© Marvel
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
© Marvel
© Marvel
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

Marvel is currently working on the planning and design of the 107th St Pier’s potential relocation and reconstruction and of the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St along the confluence of the East River and the Harlem River, as part of a team led by Stantec.

Bobby Wagner Walk is a length of the Manhattan Greenway that is in disrepair, lacks clear connectivity to the East Harlem Neighborhood and its proximity to the FDR created very narrow pinch points that do not comfortably meet a multimodal trail requirement.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N9 medium
Marvel, in collaboration with Stantec, is spearheading the relocation and reconstruction of the 107th St Pier and redesigning the Bobby Wagner Walk esplanade from 94th St to 124th St, addressing disrepair and enhancing connectivity along the Manhattan Greenway. Focused on community engagement, the project aims to revitalize connections to East Harlem, reconfigure the esplanade layout, and create a renewed waterfront space, meeting the neighborhood's need for open spaces and improved multimodal connectivity.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N2 medium
From an urban design point of view, the redesign of both the pier and the promenade seeks to reconnect and improve existing connections to the neighboring community, through the reconfiguration of the esplanade layout, and programing within the new pier structure and along the length of the esplanade.
P2021178 N2 medium

Two shade structures will shelter the different areas of the pier, supporting various uses. By carefully placing them, the pier is able to mitigate the impact on the marine habitats by reducing shade casted on water.

R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N3 medium
The redesign seeks to reconnect the East Harlem community with its waterfront and to provide open space and multimodal connectivity corridor that the neighborhood needs.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N6 medium
107th St. Pier Esplanade.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N4 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N5 medium
Pier Steps and Canopy.

The existing pier is separated from the flow of circulation along the esplanade, while the redesigned pier will be connected to the esplanade at two points, with an angled walk to draw users out over the water.

P2021178 N3 medium
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N7 medium
The design integrates the pier into the path of circulation along the esplanade with two entry bridges into the main shaded gathering space of the pier.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N8 medium
The end of the pier offers unobstructed views towards the river. Other elements are oriented towards views of the city.
R 240604 107th St Pier, BWW N10 medium
A primary gathering space is located at the center of the pier, with secondary spaces and overlooks oriented to key views.
P2021178 107th St Pier, BWW medium
Existing conditions of 107th St. Pier, Bobby Wagner Walk.

Location

East Harlem, New York

Client

NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

Typology

Size

1 Mile Long Esplanade

Design Team

Jonathan Marvel, Yadiel Rivera

Consultants

Stantec (Prime: Civil Engineering, MEPS Engineering, Landscape Architecture), Marvel (Urban Design, Architecture, Community Engagement), MRCE (Geotechnical and Marine Engineering), Li Saltzman Architects, PC (Preservationist), Phyto Studio (Planting), SiteWorks (Cost Estimating), Harriet Spear Studio (Signage and Wayfinding), Via Partnership (Public Art Coordination), Joan Geismar (Archaeologist), PHA (Environmental Consultant)