Bronx Point
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.
The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.
Bronx Point will create a vital, resilient, and educational space for the community, balancing ecological priorities with active community use.
Bringing Bronx communities back to the waterfront with a long-overdue parkland expansion.
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.


Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.

Bronx Point introduces a "Get-Down" pathway that enhances connectivity to the water’s edge. This feature not only opens up intertidal waters for educational programs, but also promotes a healthy ecosystem.
"We wanted to create an esplanade that felt very welcoming, green, soft, and lush, so we created a series of meandering paths that allow for pockets of vegetation along the waterfront."
Yadiel Rivera-Diaz, Partner at Marvel


Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.

Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.


"This terrace will be planted with ferns and other shade tolerant plants as well as some trees, so the residents can get a slice of nature in the city."
Sami Sikanas, Landscape Architect at Marvel

The built terrace during golden hour.

The project's community-oriented approach has resulted in vibrant, usable spaces that cater to a diverse range of activities and cultural events.

The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.

The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.

Bronx Point will create a vital, resilient, and educational space for the community, balancing ecological priorities with active community use.
Bronx Point
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.
The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.
Bronx Point will create a vital, resilient, and educational space for the community, balancing ecological priorities with active community use.
Bringing Bronx communities back to the waterfront with a long-overdue parkland expansion.
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.


Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.

Bronx Point introduces a "Get-Down" pathway that enhances connectivity to the water’s edge. This feature not only opens up intertidal waters for educational programs, but also promotes a healthy ecosystem.
"We wanted to create an esplanade that felt very welcoming, green, soft, and lush, so we created a series of meandering paths that allow for pockets of vegetation along the waterfront."
Yadiel Rivera-Diaz, Partner at Marvel


Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.

Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.


"This terrace will be planted with ferns and other shade tolerant plants as well as some trees, so the residents can get a slice of nature in the city."
Sami Sikanas, Landscape Architect at Marvel

The built terrace during golden hour.

The project's community-oriented approach has resulted in vibrant, usable spaces that cater to a diverse range of activities and cultural events.

The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.

The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.

Bronx Point will create a vital, resilient, and educational space for the community, balancing ecological priorities with active community use.
Bronx Point
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.
Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.
The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.
The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.
The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.
Bronx Point will create a vital, resilient, and educational space for the community, balancing ecological priorities with active community use.
Bringing Bronx communities back to the waterfront with a long-overdue parkland expansion.
The project includes a 4.6-acre waterfront esplanade and park, alongside a 540-unit 100% affordable housing building that will also house the Universal Hip-Hop Museum. Developed through extensive community engagement, the park features a multi-age, nature-themed playground, water access, educational areas, and ecological enhancements such as a reintroduced tidal marsh and planted revetment. Bronx Point is a resilient park that balances ecological priorities with community needs.


Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.

Bronx Point introduces a "Get-Down" pathway that enhances connectivity to the water’s edge. This feature not only opens up intertidal waters for educational programs, but also promotes a healthy ecosystem.
"We wanted to create an esplanade that felt very welcoming, green, soft, and lush, so we created a series of meandering paths that allow for pockets of vegetation along the waterfront."
Yadiel Rivera-Diaz, Partner at Marvel


Bronx Point sets a significant benchmark for future waterfront developments by being the first to achieve the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG verification.

Upon its completion in 2023, Bronx Point is expected to serve as a model for how urban spaces can effectively blend community needs with sustainable development practices, making it a pivotal development for New York City’s waterfronts.


"This terrace will be planted with ferns and other shade tolerant plants as well as some trees, so the residents can get a slice of nature in the city."
Sami Sikanas, Landscape Architect at Marvel

The built terrace during golden hour.

The project's community-oriented approach has resulted in vibrant, usable spaces that cater to a diverse range of activities and cultural events.

The design includes several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

Marvel provided full landscape architectural services for the design and implementation of 4 acres of public parkland including several hundred linear feet of planted rip-rap, elevated and stabilized shorefront and public esplanade.

The design incorporates multifunctional spaces such as a nature-themed playground, educational water access points, and a Billion Oyster Project reef to foster community engagement and environmental education.

The design process was deeply rooted in community interaction and reflect the needs and desires of the local population, which is one of the most populous and ethnically diverse in the U.S.
