Infrastructure
The Bridging Berm
each presents opportunities for integrated social and community planning . The compartments work in unison to protect and enhance the city , yet each compartment ’ s proposal is designed to stand on its own .
Between the Manhattan Bridge and Montgomery Street , deployable walls are attached to the underside of the FDR Drive , ready to flip down to prepare for flood events . Decorated by local artists , when not in use , the panels create an inviting ceiling above the East River Esplanade . At night , integrated lighting in the panels transforms an area with a somewhat negative reputation into a welcoming destination . Panels can also be flipped down to protect from the elements , creating a seasonal market during the winter . When the weather is normal ,
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