A $349M public-private investment in Bronx, N.Y. set to house the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the borough where the music genre started, also adds 3 acres of public esplanade and park space sorely needed in the community.
The final rankings of Top Contractors, and the profile feature on the Contractor of the Year, will be published in the July print issue of ENR New York, and will also appear online. There's still time to submit your firm's survey for consideration on our list.
The New York City-based firm's projects aim to provide sustainable communities for denizens of all walks of life, even in the outer boroughs and outside the metropolitan area.
Little Island Park turned a former pier into a 2.4-acre public space over the Hudson River that includes 132 giant concrete pots planted with full sized trees that connect via walkways to each other and to an outdoor performance venue.
This year’s group, which include three national 20 Under 40 honorees, impresses with their dedication to industry advancement, their contribution of professional skill and passion to their communities, and their support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Beauty and beastly strength: Concrete made by Fort Miller Group, which precast the giant concrete flowerpot-like structures for Manhattan’s Little Island park on the Hudson River, boasts this traditionally unlikely combination.
