Derived from the Irish – O’ Dochartaigh John J. Dougherty & Stella Marie (nee Magrann) Dougherty.
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Waterfront Access for All Breaking down social & physical barriers to the waterfront Sarah Dougherty Waterfront Alliance @OurWaterfront
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Waterfront Access for AllBreaking down social & physical barriers to the waterfront
Sarah Dougherty
Waterfront Alliance
@OurWaterfront
The Waterfront Alliance inspires and effects resilient, revitalized, and accessible coastlines for all communities.
Who we are
Our Priorities for the Harbor
Open
Working
Healthy
Strong
Managed
A history of change
9%accessin areas of highest need
We can do better.
Why can’t we touch the water?
Why can’t we pay for access?
Why can’t we be heard?
27 years since waterfront zoning
Barrett Dougherty
35 acres on private land
Domino Sugar, Brooklyn James Corner Field Operations
142 acres on public land
Soundview Park, Bronx
Brooklyn Bridge Park
James Corner Field Operations
Public-privatepartnerships
NYC Ferry, CitywideBillion Oyster Project/ Take Back the Harbor
Oysters!
Ferries! city of water!
6sqft
But not all waterfronts look like this…
We can do better.
Why can’t we touch the water?
• Zoning for direct access
Why can’t we pay for access?
• Increased funding and resources
Why can’t we be heard?
• Improving diversity and the way we engage
