In densely populated cities surrounded on all sides by water—the borough of Manhattan in New York City as a prime example—the risks from sea level rise and climate change are not just hypotheticals; they are existential threats.
A $2.3-billion makeover for One Madison Avenue in Manhattan is transforming the stately 70-year-old structure into a sleek 27-floor, 1.4-million-sq-ft office tower companion to its adjacent Manhattan landmark—the 5 Madison clock tower.
Developer known mostly for offices counts on sustainability features, building improvements and amenities to boost tenant numbers despite the current remote-work trend.
Infrastructure Act funding will benefit U.S. megaprojects and their users, several in New York City, but one small job by its standards has had a big impact—and similar ones across the country deserve more investment attention.
In an effort involving hard-rock tunneling, water containment and extensive community outreach, the $4.45-billion Second Avenue subway’s first phase, which includes two miles of tunnels and three stations, opened on Jan. 1 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for One Vanderbilt, a 1,401-ft office tower that will rise between Vanderbilt and Madison avenues and 42nd and 43rd streets.