Parks

The Architect's Newspaper - Wed October 14, 2020

Uniquely Designed Park Arising from NYC's Hudson River

New York Harbor, where the mighty Hudson River empties into the Atlantic, is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. It is at the same time a highly engineered environment. Drawing on both these facets — the natural and the man-made — is Little Island, where a former industrial jetty is being transformed into a futuristic and idyllic public parkland, at a cost of $250 million....

Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed October 14, 2020

Omaha Invests $300M to Transform Riverfront

In downtown Omaha, construction crews are busy both tearing down and building up as they work on a three-phase park project certain to transform the riverfront city. The parks are existing, but separate....

Niagara Frontier Publications - Thu June 25, 2020

Construction Begins on Pedestrian Connector to Niagara Falls State Park

USA Niagara (USAN) Development Corp. and New York State Parks announced June 22 the start of construction on a new pedestrian entry into Niagara Falls State Park. Located in the city of Niagara Falls at 305 Buffalo Ave., on the corner with Third Street, the entry goes through a one-acre-plus vacant parcel purchased by USAN through the Buffalo Billion strategic land acquisition program....

CEG - Tue January 14, 2020

Emerald City Eyes Park to Replace Alaskan Way Viaduct

One year ago, the iconic Alaskan Way Viaduct was permanently closed, but soon the area will be converted into a 20-acre park featuring an overlook wall and public space. The entire park is expected to open in 2024 with the first part of the project at Pier 62, which is expected to open this spring....

Associated Press - Thu March 14, 2019

Clean Water Fund Helps With Park Road Restoration

BOLTON, Vt. (AP) The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation said it will improve a state forest access road in Camel's Humpy State Park with the help of state funding. The road hosts a portion of the Catamount Trail and serves as a part of a popular hiking and skiing loop....

Office of Governor Jim Justice - Mon November 26, 2018

Major Projects at Cacapon Resort State Park Set to Begin

Ground was broken during a ceremony Nov. 2 for major improvements at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County. State and local officials worked the shovels and praised the $25.38 million project, which will bring much-needed upgrades to Cacapon Resort and provide additional attractions for visitors to the Eastern Panhandle....

Thu June 01, 2017

National Parks Wrap up Construction on Popular Tourist Destination

This year marks the final summer of construction at one of the most popular destinations in Grand Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton spokesman Andrew White says this season's work at Jenny Lake is the fourth and final major construction phase on an $18 million renovation project....

Tue January 24, 2017

Major Arches Road Project Set to Begin

A major road construction project in Arches National Park will begin in early 2017 with the bulk of work being accomplished March through October. The Devils Garden Campground will be closed March 1 through Oct....